Monday, 16 March 2026

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

75 vehicles inspected, 78 summonses issued in ‘Ops Bersepadu’

SARATOK: A total of 75 vehicles were inspected during ‘Ops Bersepadu’ carried out by the Saratok District Police on Saturday. District Police Chief, DSP Mathew Manggie, said two officers and 17 police personnel were deployed for the operations, setting up roadblocks and conducting patrols. “The officers and personnel carried out

Elderly driver survives Jalan Sungai Petai self-accident

BINTANGOR: An elderly man survived an accident after losing control of his vehicle along Jalan Sungai Petai. The accident was reported at 11.45 am on Sunday by members of the public, prompting the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) to dispatch firefighters from the Bintangor fire station. Bomba said the rescue

Empty house in Stampin razed by fire

KUCHING: An empty semi-detached house in the Stampin area was razed by fire on Saturday night, prompting the Fire and Rescue Department to respond. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a distress call at 8.21 pm regarding a house fire at Jalan Stampin. Firefighters from the Batu Lintang

Strong demand for lion dance performances this year

KUCHING: Fu Hok Dragon and Lion Dance Association is roaring into the festive season with a surge in lion dance bookings while carving a niche in the specialised craft of traditional lion head making. Ronny Chin of Fu Hok Dragon and Lion Dance Association said demand this year has exceeded

Immigration officers on the lookout for illegal immigrants

KUCHING: A total of 68 illegal immigrants have been arrested following raids conducted by the Department of Immigration Malaysia Sarawak branch at various premises. The enforcement team from the department raided several premises that were believed to employ illegal immigrants without valid documentation around Kuching city. 31 immigration officers and

Three women and two men nabbed for drug abuse

BAU: Five local individuals have been apprehended by the Narcotic Crime Investigation Department as they were believed to be involved in drug abuse activities. Bau District Police Chief, P/Supt Mohd Haide A. Rahman. said the arrest took place early today at about 5 am when the police were on duty

Bringing festive cheer to home’s residents

KUCHING: Manifest Fellowship Malaysia brought joy and smiles to residents of Persatuan Kebajikan Kasih Sayang in conjunction with the Chinese New Year 2026 celebration. The outreach programme was led by Prof Dr Poline Bala and Datin Esther Balan, together with members of the fellowship, to show support and recognise the

Woman survives early morning self-accident

KUCHING: A 30-year-old woman survived with minor injuries in an accident after losing control of her vehicle along Jalan Crookshank. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) was alerted to the accident at 3.41 am this morning, where firefighters from Batu Lintang station were dispatched. The distance from the station was two

Two local men arrested in daylight drug bust

BAU: Two local men were nabbed by police in broad daylight on Friday (Feb 13) after they were believed to be involved in drug abuse activities. Bau District Police Chief, P/Supt Mohd Haide A Rahman, said the two suspects, aged 24 and 31, were apprehended by the district’s Narcotics Crime

CMS visits Sarawak Tribune with festive CNY gifts

KUCHING: In conjunction with the Chinese New Year 2026 celebration, Cahya Mata Sarawak (CMS) paid a courtesy visit to Sarawak Tribune, bringing along oranges and red angpow packets. A small delegation from CMS visited the Sarawak Tribune office, where the oranges and angpow packets were presented to human resources and