Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Trienekens shares Hari Raya treats with Sarawak Tribune

KUCHING: As Hari Raya Aidilfitri is fast approaching, Trienekens Sarawak Sdn Bhd shared festive titbits and drinks with Sarawak Tribune in conjunction with the upcoming celebration. Trienekens’ corporate communication executive Alicia Chai and senior executive Rebecca Su paid a courtesy visit to Sarawak Tribune to present cookies and drinks to

FAS eyes collaboration with schools to boost football

KUCHING: The Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) is exploring closer collaboration with the Sarawak State Education Department to strengthen football development at the school level across the state. The initiative aims to expand grassroots programmes and create stronger pathways for identifying and nurturing young football talent through school platforms. During

Hybrid vehicles support Sarawak’s push for low-carbon future

KUCHING: Petrol-electric vehicles are a technological innovation that align with Sarawak’s commitment to building a sustainable and low-carbon future. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said transportation contributes significantly to carbon emissions, accounting for up to 18 per cent, especially in urban areas such

Man gets jail term for abusing, threatening to kill wife

KUCHING: A drug addict was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment by the Magistrate Court for abusing and threatening to kill his wife after suspecting that she was having an affair with another man two years ago. Kamarulariffin Abdul Rahman, 39, pleaded guilty to two charges midway through the trial before

Sarawak and Sabah are Malaysia’s founding partners, not subordinate states

KUCHING: It is a fact that Sarawak and Sabah entered and formed Malaysia as founding partners, not as subordinate states. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Secretary-General, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, said that both the Bornean regions formed Malaysia as the founding partners through the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). He

GOF Sarawak seizes smuggled items and assets worth RM4.85 million

KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) Sarawak Brigade successfully seized smuggled items worth RM4.85 million during ‘Ops Taring Bravo’ in Bau district. GOH Sarawak Brigade commander, SAC Lim Bak Phai, said an intelligence branch of the 11th Battalion GOH Kuching conducted a raid and inspection on a premise around Bau

Police probe viral fight during Chap Goh Mei in Bau

BAU: Police have launched an investigation following a viral video showing a fight during the Chap Goh Mei celebration here that has been circulating widely on social media. Bau district police chief Supt Mohd Haide A. Rahman said police received a report on the altercation, which occurred in public during

Midday fire razes two houses in Kampung Bukit Berangan

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two houses were completely razed in a midday fire, leaving their occupants homeless. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), a distress call was received at 12.33pm today regarding a fire at Kampung Bukit Berangan. Firefighters from the Kota Samarahan station were immediately dispatched to the

Customs seize undeclared cigarettes, alcohol worth RM1.3 million

SIBU: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Sarawak has seized undeclared cigarettes and alcoholic beverages, including unpaid duties and taxes, worth about RM1.3 million. JKDM Sarawak Director, Norizan Yahya, said the smuggling activity was uncovered by the department’s enforcement team in Sibu, leading to the seizure of approximately 1,560,000 sticks

Cops detain drug suspect after short chase

SARATOK: A man attempted to flee but was stopped by police for alleged involvement in drug abuse activities in Kabong. According to Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie, the arrest was made on Monday (Mar 2) when a team raided a house in Kabong. He said the team spotted a