Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Man arrested for illegal gambling

BAU: Police detained a local man at a cafe who was allegedly involved in illegal gambling activities. Bau district police chief Supt Mohd Haide A Rahman said the man was arrested during an operation codenamed Op Dadu at a local café at Jalan Jambusan at around 2pm on Tuesday (Mar

Police screen 58 vehicles, 70 people in integrated ops

BAU: A total of 58 vehicles and 70 individuals were inspected during an Op Bersepadu swoop at several roads in the district. The operation on Feb 28 saw police handing out out five summonses for various offences. District police chief P/Supt Mohd Haide A Rahman said the operation involved crime

Bau police nab duo for drug abuse

BAU: Police have arrested two men involved in drug abuse activities. District police chief P/Supt Mohd Haide A Rahman said the arrest was made at 11.30am on Sunday (Mar 1) by a team from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID). “The suspects, aged 26 and 27, were arrested at the

Search team finds body of missing senior citizen

LIMBANG: The search for a missing elderly man came to a tragic end when his remains were found on the third day. The search team found the body of 64-year-old Hendry Sian Tama Sian at the upstream area of Long Kebar, Sungai Limbang today. According to Bomba, the search team

Two vehicle crash leaves minor injuries

KUCHING: A fire alert turned out to be a traffic accident involving two vehicles which resulted in minor injuries. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) was alerted at 3.40pm. Firefighters from Batu Lintang fire station were dispatched to the incident at Jalan Pisang Barat, here. The department said upon

Man nabbed for physically abusing daughter

SARATOK: A man was nabbed by police for abusing his six-year-old daughter, causing injury on the face and limbs. Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the complainant, who is the child’s mother reported the abuse to the police on Feb 26. He added that the abuse took place in

Nation-building requires everyone’s active participation

KUCHING: Nation-building is not merely the government’s responsibility, but requires the active involvement of the people across various sectors. Political Secretary to the Premier, Kho Teck Wan, said the concept of nation-building in Sarawak must be understood in a broader context and not be limited to innovation achievements alone. She

Toy cars collection as an obsession and business venture

KUCHING: From mini toy cars to cards or even figurines, for collectors, it is a hobby that many may not understand. It is an obsession or an addiction, or maybe a dream long kept – to have all that they wanted in their collection and display at home. Mohd Azman

Mayor gives the thumbs-up to hawker centre’s important economic role

KUCHING: The Song Kheng Hai Hawker Centre continues to play a significant role as a vital pillar of local economy and an important cultural and culinary space. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the hawker centre has been operating for over 30 years with many

SUV, compact car engulfed by flames

KUCHING: Two vehicles were destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, with the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) quickly bringing the blaze under control. The incident was reported at 5.10 pm in front of Batu Kawa Health Clinic. A team from the Batu Lintang fire station responded promptly and found a compact