Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Duo arrested for hotel carpark murder

BINTULU: Police have arrested two men, including a foreign national, to assist in investigations into a shooting incident on the fourth floor of a hotel parking lot here (Nov 7). According to Bintulu police chief Supt. Nixon Joshua Ali, the suspects, both in their 40s, were arrested in Miri after

Sarawak students excel in Robomaster Challenge

SIBU: The Woodlands International School here has made the state proud by winning third place in the recent Robomaster Challenge in Singapore under the Open Category. According to its press statement, the champion was NK Robotics from Singapore, while second place went to Nanyang Polytechnic also from Singapore. “This was

Village fire leaves three families homeless

MIRI: Three families in Kampung Long San, Baram were left homeless after a fire destroyed around 90 per cent of their homes on Thursday. The blaze was successfully contained by villagers before the arrival of the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) team. According to a statement from Bomba issued on

Bid to bring in RM1.99 mln drugs via Miri Airport foiled

MIRI: An attempt by two men to smuggle 21.9kg of various drugs into the arrival hall of Miri Airport was foiled when they were arrested by the Sarawak Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) on Wednesday (Nov 6). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the drugs were valued at over

Accident victim dies while seeking treatment at clinic

MIRI: A local man succumbed to severe injuries sustained in an accident along Jalan Kuala Baram Bypass, here yesterday (Nov 7). Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the 55-year-old Perodua Axia driver died while receiving treatment at the Tudan Health Clinic. “The victim, who was driving to work

Wong Soon Koh presents MRP fund totaling RM320K

SIBU: A total fund allocation under the Minor Rural Project (MRP) totaling RM320,000 have been disseminated to 15 organisations and associations in Sibu yesterday (Nov 7). The recipients of the funds were Tieng Ang Methodist Church, Wong Nai Siong Secondary School Board, Guang Ning Association Sibu, Hindu Temple Association Sibu,

RM104mil road projects finish, reduce travel time

SIBU: The construction of the 22km Jalan Sungai Bidut/Kampung Sebedil/Kampung Bungan Kecil Package A has been completed, said Datuk Aidel Lariwoo. According to the Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, the project cost about RM104 million. “This includes two bridges, namely Sungai Tutus Bridge and Sungai Sabang Bridge,” he

‘No money’ no excuse not to further your studies: Dr Annuar

SIBU: Financial constraints should not be a reason for Sarawakians not to pursue their university studies by 2026, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development said this would be possible following the move by the state government to provide free tertiary education to

KMKK urged to uphold integrity in overseeing development projects

SIBU: Community Leaders and Village Chiefs (KMKK) play a vital role in overseeing local development projects, ensuring they meet specified guidelines and remain free from irregularities, according to Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. Tiang noted that KMKK and Village Development and

Team Electrocak crowned champions of Sibu IC Design Make-A-Thon

SIBU: Team Electrocak brought home RM5,000 as they emerged as champions of the Sibu IC Design Make-A-Thon 2024, on Sunday (Oct 27). The team, featuring Tiong Wei Jie and Ki Hui Yee from the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), along with Tiffany Jun Mckenzie and Nur Aleesya Dayana Mohamad Salim