Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

17 complaints on ‘scratch-and-win’ scam received

KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan branch of the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) had from April to Saturday, received 17 complaints related to ‘scratch-andwin’ scam, involving losses of about RM100,000. However, according to its Enforcement Department chief Firdus Zakaria, the amount was believed to be much higher if more

Not competent, not the issue, says Baru

KUCHING: Sarawak PKR chief, Baru Bian does not think that Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM or BERSATU) intention to enter Sarawak is not because PH Sarawak is not competent enough to face Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in the next state election. “I don’t think it is a question of not

Full road closure on July 8

KUCHING: The road from Padang Merdeka to the traffic light in front of RTM at Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg here will be totally closed to the public on July 8, 2018 from 10pm to 5am. In a press statement issued here yesterday, the State Public Works Department (JKR) said

Julaihi hopes cost sharing agreement to continue

KUCHING: The state government hoped that the new federal government under Pakatan Harapan will still continue with the sharing agreement for the cost of the Batang Lupar Bridge, said Assistant Minister of Coastal Roads, Datuk Julaihi Narawi. “I hope that the federal government will still continue the 50-50 basis funded

Over 100 guests at Parti Amanah’s Raya do

KUCHING: More than 100 people attended a Hari Raya gathering organised by state Amanah at its headquarters in Matang here on Thursday night. Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industries, Salahuddin Ayub was present as the guest of honour that night and gave his assurance that the new government under Pakatan

Driver of stolen car detained after crash

MUKAH: A car thief was detained by the police after he was involved in an accident at Kilometre 52, Mukah-Balingian Road near here. In the accident which happened at about 9am yesterday, the suspect was driving a car alone when he rear-ended a pick-up truck heading to Mukah. According to

18. FREEDOM FROM SLAVERY

The Rajah’s Order No. S- 2, 1928 amended by O- 3, 1930 provided for the freedom of all Sarawakians. This order may be cited as Order No. S-2 (Slavery) 1928 and shall come into operation on July 16, 1928. WHEREAS by Orders dated respectively 24 June 1868, 14 November 1882

Man hurt after bike fell on him

MIRI: A 28-year-old man injured his back after his high powered motorcycle fell on him at Lutong near here on Thursday evening. Prior to the 8.45pm incident, the victim had just parked the motorcycle in the compound of the house when it (motorcycle) fell on him. Fortunately, the victim’s roommate,

RM43.3 mil for projects in Sg. Asap

KUCHING: The Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday made a working visit to Sungai Asap in Belaga as part of the initiative to find solutions to development pressing issues affecting the people in certain areas in the State. Upon his arrival in Sg Asap, briefings were