Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Author: Connie Chieng

MPP Chairman to Chong: Be constructive

KUCHING: “Chong Chieng Jen’s challenge to me to step down as Padawan Municipal council (MPP) chairman is one big joke. He is like a little boy wanting to pick a fight of which I have absolutely no interest in as it will not benefit the people. I believe that as

Businessman falls victim to snatch thief

 KUCHING: A businessman has his sling bag snatched at Jalan Bayor Bukit here on Tuesday morning. The victim from Jalan Setia Raja said he was walking to his in-laws house at 7.15am when two men on a motorcycle rode close to him before the pillion rider snatched his sling bag.

59 nabbed in 31 raids

KUCHING: Police operations against illegal gambling activities in Sarawak intensified last week with raids conducted in 11 districts, said State CID chief, SAC Dato’ Dev Kumar. Dev said from 15 to 21 January, 2018, the state police conducted 31 successful gambling raids which resulted in the arrest of 59 individuals.

Strata titles for home owners in two years

KUCHING: Chairman of Padawan Muni c ipa l Council (MPP) , Lo Khere Chiang conf i rmed that Hous ing De ve lopment Corporat ion (HDC) is in the process of approving strata titles for HDC flats throughout Sarawak within these 2 years. During a press conference at the council’s

Passenger dies in collision

KUCHING: A car passenger died on the spot after the car he was travelling in collided with a 4WD vehicle at about 1.10pm at Jalan Stakan near Kota Sentosa, yesterday. The accident happened when the driver of the 4WD vehicle lost control of the vehicle and collided with the car.

Assault suspect arrested

KUCHING: A man was arrested at about 10.40am on Wednesday for causing grievous hurt to his brother recently. The suspect, a fisherman aged 48 was arrested in a house at Santubong near here. He was alleged to have slashed his brother using a parang (machete) outside their family house. The

Trio detained over discovery of motorcycle parts

  KUCHING: Three motorcycle theft suspects were detained after parts of a few motorcycles which were reported stolen on 12 January were found in their possession. The trio was arrested in a makeshift house at Taman Arbi, Jalan Setia Raja near here, following a public tip-off.  Three suspects were aged

Biker dies in hospital after collision

KUCHING: A female motorcyclist, Damai binti Hazmi aged 20 from Taman Sri Harmoni, Matang passed away in the Sarawak General Hospital at about 12.15am on Sunday. Damai was riding a motorcycle home at about 11.30pm on Saturday when the motorcycle she was riding collided with a car at Mile 6,

Tony Roma’s gives fresh twist to old favourites with ‘New Classics’ menu

KUCHING: To celebrate more than 45 years of culinary creativity, Tony Roma’s has introduced the ‘New Classics’ menu with offerings that are sure to become favourites. The latest limited-time menu offers classic comfort food that gives a Tony Roma’s twist with new, delicious flavours. Senior Marketing Manager, Salleharon Ahmad said

SUPP Women chief puts up a challenge to all S’wakians

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party ( SUPP ) Women Central Chairman Cr. Kho Teck Wan (pic) put up a challenge to all Sarawakians to step up and become the guardian of Sarawak’s identity. Kho said Sarawak’s unique identity is especially represented by its distinctive historical development, diverse culture and ethnicity