Monday, 11 August 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Kapit peace pact has historical significance: Nanta

KAPIT: The Kapit Peace Agreement, signed on Nov 16, 1924, marked the end of a bloody conflict between the Iban, Kayan, and Kenyah communities in Sarawak. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the agreement served as a resolution to unite the people for over a century. “This

Sarawak sets sights on becoming integrated economic entity

KAPIT: Sarawak will continue collaborating with neighbouring countries to ensure the state becomes an integrated economic entity within Asia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that becoming an integrated economic entity within Asia is vital to foster cooperation with neighbouring nations such as Brunei and Indonesia.

Kapit Square plan to symbolise unity

KAPIT: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has mooted building a town square near Fort Sylvia here as a symbol of unity. “I understand that the police station will soon be relocated to a new area, and the current station (near Fort Sylvia) might no longer be

Wan Junaidi leads centennial peace celebration

KAPIT: A stately welcome awaited the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, as they arrived here today (Dec 8) to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Peace-Making Ceremony. The distinguished couple, who arrived by Sarawak

Boy, 16, dies in three-vehicle crash

LAWAS: A teenage boy riding a motorcycle was killed on the spot following a three-vehicle crash along Jalan Kuala Lawas here Friday night (Dec 6). According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they were alerted to the accident involving two motorcycles and a Honda Jazz at 9.05 pm. “Upon

Council brings magic of Disneyland for Christmas

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is bringing the magic of Disneyland to town with this year’s annual Christmas celebration, themed Fairytale Christmas Wonderland. Breaking from tradition, where a giant Christmas tree would typically be erected at Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1, this year’s festivities feature a grand, colourful

Company director loses RM1 million to online investment scam

SIBU: A company director’s dream of wealth was shattered when, instead of earning more money, he lost RM1 million. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said that the ordeal of the victim, in his 30s, began when he came across a money investment advertisement called Arcadia Equity on Facebook in

Grant k-status IC to armed forces, police veterans, says NGO chief

SIBU: International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) head Datuk Dr Mustapha Ahmad Marican hascalled on the Sarawak government to consider granting Armed Forces and Police veterans the K-status identification card. He said this should be done as a recognition of the veterans’ long-term residence and contributions to Sarawak. “Today, many retired Armed

MoU inked to enhance partnership in human capital devt

SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) at its campus here today. According to its vice chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid, the MoU aims to strengthen collaboration in human capital development and various related activities,

Fire razes shophouses

KUCHING: Three shophouses at Jalan Padungan here, were engulfed in flames yesterday (Dec 5). No injuries or casualties were reported in the 4.55 pm incident. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Padungan and Tabuan Jaya stations were dispatched to the scene, after receiving an