MIRI: A night cycling trip turned tragic for two individuals when one of them died after being hit by a car along Miri-Airport Road near Tamu Muhibbah here recently. Miri district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the incident occurred on Apr 8 at around 8.20 pm. “Investigations found
KAPIT: A total of 45 individuals were left with nothing but the clothes on their backs after a 14-door block of workers’ quarters at an oil palm plantation in Sungai Asap, Belaga, was completely destroyed by fire yesterday (Apr 10). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bombs) said the department received
SELANGAU: Regular ground visits are important to identify and address issues that may delay project implementation, said Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang. He stressed that site inspections enable him and his team to monitor the progress of development works and ensure projects are completed on schedule for the benefit of
MIRI: The Sarawak Customs Department prevented a drug smuggling attempt involving methamphetamine worth nearly RM335,180 at Miri Airport. Its director Norizan Yahya said Customs officers and the Passenger Inspection Special Unit (UKPP) discovered the drug on March 5 at around 1.10 pm when they inspected an unclaimed luggage that had
KUCHING: The Old Josephians’ Association (OJA) Kuching will hold the 8th edition of its signature Ora Et Labora Run, themed ‘Back to School!’, on Oct 4, beginning at 6bam at the SMK St. Joseph school grounds. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who is the OJA president, said
SIBU: Local community leaders and Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) within the Bawang Assan area have been urged to work together to disseminate government policies and information that benefit the people. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch chief Kevin Lau stressed the importance of maintaining close cooperation
SIBU: The Sibu Hospital Blood Bank and four NGOs will come together and organise four blood donation campaigns this weekend. The blood bank campaigns in collaboration with Sanyan Wood Industries Sdn Bhd will take place at Jalan Tanjung Kunyit, while the campaign with Jalan Oya Health Clinic will be held
SIBU: A decomposed body of an unidentified man was discovered floating in the Rajang River here this afternoon. The discovery was made after a six-second video showing a corpse drifting in the river went viral on Facebook, shared by a user under the name “Sarawakian”. Following the viral clip, a
SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has proposed allocating a quota of affordable housing units for personnel of the Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Station. The move is a of appreciation for the dedication of firefighters. “I’ve informally shared the idea
SIBU: The majority of vehicle fires stem from aftermarket electrical modifications rather than engine malfunctions, said Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department director Jamri Masran. Speaking at a Hari Raya gathering held at the Sungai Merah Fire Station on Monday (Apr 7), Jamri said such incidents typically begin when car owners