Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Crypto mining premises raided

SIBU: The police and Sarawak Electricity supply corporation (SESCO) have raided a crypto mining premise for meter tampering here. Sibu Police Chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement yesterday (August 11) said that the operation was conducted at a house at Jalan Lorong Setia 3, Sibu here at 12.30 pm

Criticism against Pandelela uncalled for, Says Minos

KUCHING: The criticism levelled against Sarawak-born national diver Datuk Pandelela Rinong Pamg by a national daily was uncalled for said Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) president Datuk Peter Minos. In expressing his disappointment over a news report that had portrayed the athlete in an unfavourable light, Minos said the Pandelela

Illegal crypto mining premises busted

SIBU: Police have busted suspected illegal crypto mining at a two-storey premise in Jalan Serai here Wednesday which had incurred losses from stolen electricity worth almost half a million ringgits. According to Sibu police chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement yesterday (August 11) the operation police around 12:50 pm,

Permanent sites for all preschools soon

LIMBANG: The Federal Ministry of Rural Development through the Community Development Department (KEMAS) is committed to relocating pre-schools throughout the country to permanent sites. According to the Federal Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, these include those preschools in the rural areas that are temporarily located in the

Malaysians urged to unite as one family

LIMBANG: ‘Keluarga Malaysia, Teguh Bersama’, the theme for this year’s 65th Malaysia Independence Day celebration, is in line with the Keluarga Malaysia concept advocated by our Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. This was pointed out by Federal Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah when he officiated

Igan constituency desperately needs Voluntary Firefighting Unit

SIBU: The Igan constituency is in need of a Voluntary Firefighting Unit as the closest fire station is 40 minutes away, says its MP Ahmad Johnie Zawawie. He urged the government to expedite the unit’s approval, which is long overdue. “I brought up the matter at the Dewan Rakyat sitting

Igan incumbent ready to defend seat

SIBU: The Member of Parliament for Igan, Ahmad Johnie Zawawi says he is ready to face the upcoming 15th general election (GE15) if he is re-nominated to defend the seat. “If the party leadership selects me again, I am ready for it as I have been the wakil rakyat for

Former opposition party members join PBB

SIBU: Former members of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) are among 160 people who recently applied to join Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tamin Branch in Selangau. The group of former PSB Selangau branch members was led by Tuai Rumah Dali Merawing. Dali admitted that they had made a wrong decision

Dayak think tank join forces with popular rock band Masterpiece

KUCHING: The Dayak Think Tank Association Sarawak (DTTAS) will collaborate with rock band Masterpiece to contribute towards community activities and rural human capital development projects. According to DTTAS founder Wellie Henry Majang in a statement on Today (August 8), the initiative is seen as the best platform for fostering corporate

Raghad visits MAHA 2022 in Serdang

KUCHING: Head of State’s wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib visited the 2022 Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro-Tourism Exhibition (MAHA) at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) in Selangor yesterday (7 Aug). According to a statement by Astana Negeri Sarawak today, Raghad was welcomed by Minister of