Friday, 13 February 2026

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Motorcycle burst into flames after crash with pickup

BETONG: Two men survived a collision with a pickup causing their motorcycle to burst into flames. At 3.40pm today, an emergency call was received by the State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) regarding a collision between a pickup vehicle and a motorcycle. Firemen from Betong Bomba station was deployed

i-CATS UC, SEB join hands to plant trees

KUCHING: i-CATS University College (i-CATS UC) has collaborated with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) in the Tree Planting Programme in an effort to sustain the environment and also to help beautify Rumah Seri Kenangan. The corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme was organised by i-CATS UC participated by 45 staff members including its

Woman, two children severely injured in MPV-pickup crash

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A woman and two children survived a horrific road collision but sustained serious injuries. A spokesperson from the State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) said an emergency call was received at 1.49pm (Dec 2) that there was a road accident at Jalan Meranek, Kota Samarahan. The operations

Man detained in botched ‘grab-and-slash’ robbery attempt

BINTULU: A local man has been detained by police for injuring two people with a sharp weapon after committing a robbery at a supermarket. Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit stated that the man was detained on Dec 1 at a supermarket area in Bintulu town. “Further investigation of the incident

Congress can help state environmentally

KUCHING: The World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress (ESTCON 2022) can help provide solutions for Sarawak in preserving and sustaining the environment and towards the use green energy in the future. “It is in our state policy to go for environmental sustainability and also use green energy. That’s why we

Sarawak epitomises racial and religious harmony

KUCHING: Continue to protect and preserve the harmony, peace and unity of Sarawak’s multiracial society, says Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier said that Sarawak is an example of how people of various racial and religious backgrounds could live together as one community. “We have been an example

Suspected river poisoning destroys aquatic lives

KUCHING: Dead fishes found floating in Sungai Endap early yesterday has led to suspicion of river poisoning by unknown individuals. The incident was recounted by a medical practitioner, Dr Ashok Segar, who lives at Mile 15-16, Jalan Kuching Serian, Mandala Drive, where the river flows through his property. “This morning,

Need for formula to address rising living cost

PADAWAN: The new federal government should come up with a formula to take care of Malaysians in the face of the rising cost of living. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said besides looking into the welfare of all citizens, it should also help the youth in terms of getting

STB to fully exploit City of Gastronomy recognition

SANTUBONG: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has every intention to capitalise on Kuching’s recognition as a Creative City of Gastronomy in the world. STB Chief Executive Officer Sharzede Salleh Askor said, as a product marketing and promotion platform that has agencies and branches for the industry, the board is committed to