Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Sim wants answers on delayed waterfront project

BAU: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian wants an explanation from the implementing agency and contractor on the delayed construction of the Siniawan Waterfront project. He was informed by Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh that the project has been long delayed, as it was supposed to be completed by

Chap Goh Mei parade brings CNY to a close

BAU: Chinese New Year festivities here ended yesterday with a colourful Chap Goh Mei celebration in Siniawan Heritage Town which drew more than 3,000 people. The event also saw a Chingay performance that kept the local community and tourists spellbound as well as a lion dance and a traditional drumming

Cancer cases in Sarawak are rising; more awareness campaigns required

KUCHING: There was an increase in cancer cases in Sarawak, from 2,114 cases in 2021 to 2,619 last year. The Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stated that this increase occurred more among women, with 1,461 new cases and 13,066 follow-up cases, compared to

Legalise sales but prioritise safety aspect

KUCHING: Members of the public applauded the decision to legalise the sales of fireworks and firecrackers but the safety aspect should also be prioritised for the sake of the consumer. Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs was tasked with coming up with regulations to licence the import and sales of

Bomba men rescue man trapped in lorry

SARIKEI: Bomba rescued a man trapped in a lorry cabin after two delivery lorries collided with each other on the road. A call was received by Bintangor Bomba station at 12.53 pm yesterday regarding a road collision between two lorries at Jalan Bintangor-Sarikei. A team was mobilised to the scene

Govt quarters in Balingian razed to the ground

MUKAH: An old government quarters in Balingian here was razed to the ground in a wee hour fire today (Feb 4). A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Mukah station were deployed to the scene after receiving a distress call around 4.02am. “On arrival, the

New MPP headquarters to begin construction year-end

PADAWAN: The new Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) building in Semenggok will begin construction at the end of the year. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the project was still in the planning and design process as well as to review its budget. “We will also have to do a briefing

Floods affect 72 people from two villages in Siburan

SERIAN: Two villages in the Siburan area have been affected by floods due to continuous heavy rain which began last night. The Civil Defence Force (APM) reported that by 12.30 am (Feb 3), heavy rain had caused water to rise in these villages. “In Kampung Mundai, water entered 15 houses,

APM personnel free trapped croc

BETONG: A 10-foot long crocodile has the Civil Defence Force (APM) to thank for after it was literally ‘let off the hook’ by the rescuers. The reptile got itself ensnared by a huge fishhook at the riverbank in Kampung Hilir and was unable to move. APM personnel were alerted to

Matang scout delegation calls on Tupong rep

KUCHING: The Matang District Scout Council (MPDM) paid a courtesy call on Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, who is also the MPDM president, on yesterday (Feb 2). The delegation was led by Matang District Scout Commissioner Abdul Rahim Abol, aimed to brief Fazzrudin about the activities and programmes in Matang