Friday, 13 February 2026

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Enhancing communication with the deaf

KUCHING: Malaysian Sign Language (BIM) should be taught and exposed to every level of society to improve communications with the deaf and mute. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Assistant Minister II Mohammad Razi Sitam said that learning sign language should start from early childhood education. “This should be taught

Identify common problems faced by the deaf community in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development will look into the common problems faced by the deaf community in Sarawak. Its Assistant Minister Mohammad Razi Sitam said a three-day workshop organised by the Sarawak Society for the Deaf (SSD) was to identify the issues and seek solutions.

Trainees have bright prospects in police force

KOTA SAMARAHAN: All 84 trainees of the Police Undergraduate Volunteer Corps (SUKSIS) at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) have bright career prospects with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Sarawak Deputy Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the trainee’s experience in undergoing training for three years would be an advantage in the

Proud to be part of the police force

KOTA SAMARAHAN: On Sunday (Feb 20) is National Student Volunteer Day, a day to acknowledge students in volunteering programmes as well as their contributions to society. Many university students in the state join Kor Sukarelawan Polis Siswa (SUKSIS) or the “Student’s Police Volunteer Reserve Corps” Or “Police Undergraduate Volunteers Force”.

Road closures, detours for Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia do

KUCHING: Some roads to Kuching Waterfront will be closed and detours set up for the Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia event. In a statement today, Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the temporary road closures and detours would begin from Thursday to Feb 25 (next Friday). “During these days, the organiser will

Man checking traps in jungle goes missing

LIMBANG: A 40-year-old man has been missing since Monday (Feb 14). In a statement today the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the Limbang station received a call from the Bambangan police station on the incident. “A team was dispatched to Kampung Mersam, Jalan Meritam where the victim, Mohamad Saiful

Man killed after struck by car

KUCHING: A man was killed after he was hit by a car late Monday at Jalan Setia Raja here. “The incident took place at around 7.30pm. The victim was walking when he was hit by the car. “He suffered serious injuries to the head and was sent to Sarawak General

More business opportunities expected through setting up of Sago and Nipah board

KUCHING: The establishment of the Sago and Nipah Development Board will provide more business opportunities as well as empowering small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) in the sago and nipah industry. In supporting the Sago and Nipah Development Bill, 2022, Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor said this is in line

Award recipients share university experiences

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Four graduates expressed their happiness and gratitude after years of studies resulted in them receiving special awards during the 25th Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Convocation ceremony, on Monday (Feb 14). They received the Royal Education Awards (also known as Pingat Jaya Cemerlang), the Chancellor’s Award and the Pro-Chancellor’s