Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Support setting up of centralised schools

SERIAN: Parents are asked to support the government’s efforts to establish centralised schools in the state. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said students in schools with less students (Sekolah Kurang Murid (SKM)) need to be enrolled into a new centralised school for the

Swift response from firemen helped save two-storey house

MIRI: Firefighters were quick to put out a fire at a two-storey house at Jalan Datuk Permaisuri in Piasau, saving the house from further damage. An emergency call was received by Lopeng Fire and Rescue (Bomba) station at 1.41pm today regarding a house on fire. The State Fire and Rescue

Sarawak United head coach among first-time blood donors at SGH blood bank

KUCHING: The presence of S Balachandran at the Blood Bank of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) today has garnered attention from members of the public. The Sarawak United Football Club (SUFC) was among the first-time donors at the blood bank and medical staff did not pass up the opportunity to take

27 receive certificates on food handling

KUCHING: Twenty-seven participants have completed the Food Handlers Training Course and received their certificates to be able to establish their own food outlets. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang extended his congratulations to all the participants and hoped similar courses could be organised in the future. “Thank you to Mas

Rescue operation launched to find man who fell into river

KUCHING: The State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) has received a report regarding a man falling into a river, here. An emergency call was received at 1.29pm today, and according to witnesses, a man was seen falling from a jetty. Firemen from Pandungan Bomba station were despatched to the

Ten arrested for drug abuse in Bintulu

BINTULU: Ten men were arrested by police for involving in drug abuse activities at Pasar Lama during Ops Bersepadu on August 31. The police arrested three foreign men aged between 25 to 31 who were involved with distribution of drugs. Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit in a statement yesterday said

38-year-old man dead in crash with logging truck

SELANGAU: A 38-year-old man was killed in a fatal accident after colliding with a logging truck at Jalan Sibu-Selangau last night Selangau Bomba station responded to an emergency call at 8.07pm regarding the accident. State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) said the station have deployed firemen to the incident

Special permit needed for over 20 litres of purchase of petrol and diesel

KUCHING: Any small scale companies, organisations or individuals who purchased more than 20 litres of petrol and diesel are required to apply for special permits under the Control of Supplies Act (AKB) 1961. Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affair Datuk Seri Alxander Nanta Linggi said applications can be made

Labourer arrested for drug possession

MUKAH: A labourer was arrested by the police after a raid was carried out at Jalan Petian on Thursday evening According to Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias, the suspect was found to have a prior case that is still pending involving Section 15 (1)(a) of the Dangerous

Over 60 per cent increase in vehicle theft cases in Kuching

KUCHING: Vehicle theft cases in the district have increased by 67.79 per cent from January to August this year compared to the same period last year. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said there an additional 80 vehicle theft cases were recorded this year, incurring RM1.06 million in losses. He said