Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Man found dead on Serian farm

SERIAN: A 29-year-old man was discovered dead on a farm in Kampung Munggu Kopi here last night (Nov 29). The Serian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reported that they received an emergency call at 6.13 pm and immediately dispatched a team to the scene. At the scene, firefighters assisted the

Manager scammed of RM300,000 in online investment

KUCHING: A manager was duped of RM300,000 in an online investment scam recently. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said that the man in his 60s came across an cryptocurrency investment advertisement on Facebook in mid-October 2024, while at home. The victim ordeal starts when he clicked on the link

SMC chairman calls for expansion of EV charging infrastructure in Sibu

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh has praised Regas EV Auto for launching its BYD showroom in the town. “I hope that you (Regas EV Auto) will help make the dream of getting more and more EV cars to Sibu a reality. “Right now, the world’s

Regas EV Auto launches BYD showroom in Sibu

SIBU: Regas EV Auto has officially opened the doors to its newly established dealership showroom in Sibu, featuring enhanced facilities and services catering to the BYD brand to further enrich the EV ownership experience for customers in East Malaysia. According to Regas Auto’s representative Principal Dealer Brandon Juan, the newly

Man lucky to escape with minor burns in gas cylinder incident

KUCHING: A man suffered minor burns to his right hand after a cooking gas cylinder caught fire in his rented room at a shoplot on Jalan Ang Cheng Ho here last night (Nov 28). According to the Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA), a distress call about the incident was received

Rebuilding Rejang Park Market for revitalisation

A proposal to rebuild Rejang Park Market is currently in progress, as announced by Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, the Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government. He mentioned that the initial plan was to renovate and upgrade the market with a budget of RM750,000. “However, after several

Daro poised for significant transformation with several development projects

SIBU: The socioeconomic landscape of Daro district is poised for significant transformation with the implementation of several people-focused development projects. According to Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad, the government has approved an allocation of RM95 million to construct a 14km road connecting seven longhouses in Batang Lassa. He also said that

GPS support crucial for state’s development

KANOWIT: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan has urged all components of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to continue providing unwavering support for one another in the interest of the state and its people. “Strong backing from each component is fundamental to Sarawak’s progress

Tiang to officiate soft launch of newly rebuilt Sungai Merah Market

SIBU: Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee will officiate the soft launch of the newly rebuilt Sungai Merah Market tommorow (Nov 26). The newly completed market features nine food stalls, 18 dry market stalls, and five wet market stalls. It also includes