MIRI: Police on Wednesday morning arrested two local men who were believed to be involved in a break-in of a beauty shop at Marina Square here early this month. The two suspects, one in his late 30s and the other in his early 50s were apprehended by the police following
KUCHING: The smooth running of the Miri Town 33/11kV Substation which has been in operation for over 30 years is critical for reliability of power supply to the people in the city’s central business district and its surrounding areas. However, businesses and homes in Sarawak’s second largest city are at
(Please note that the original copy of this agreement was in Jawi and was translated into English by the Sultan’s men without regards to the rudiments of grammar.) The era of the prophet on whom be the blessing and peace of God one thousand two hundred and fifty-eighth year in
Sarawak, during its short history of Merdeka, has withstood trying times like political instability in the 60s and armed communists insurgencies and the Indonesian Confrontation in the 70s, which posed real challenges to the government, the immediate post – Independence successive State governments in particular and the Rakyat as a
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Abang Haji Openg received a courtesy call from Minister of Housing and Local Government, Zuraida Kamaruddin in the former’s office at the State Legislative Assembly Building here, yesterday. The courtesy call was among activities during Zuraidah’s one day working visit to
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Information Chief, Dato’ Haji Idris Haji Buang through a press statement yesterday categorically denied the occurrence of any such meeting or discussion which purportedly depicted former Deputy Prime Minister Dato Seri Zahid Hamidi giving a speech to an unidentified audience where he allegedly mentioned
KUCHING: A car produced sparks inside the engine compartment before bursting into flames at Jalan Stutong near here at about 10 pm on Tuesday. According to the car owner, she and a friend were on their way to take supper when they both smelled something pungent. The car owner then
MIRI: A man in his early 30s was apprehended by the police during a raid at an entertainment outlet in the city centre on suspicion of drug abuse. The 1am raid yesterday was conducted by a Miri Narcotic police team following on a public tip-off. The suspect was tested positive
MIRI: A farmer who is venturing into rearing of stingless bees (kelulut) in Kampung Kejapil, Bekenu near here managed to apprehend two men with help from his brother-in-law for stealing ‘kelulut’ logs in his farm on Monday afternoon. The two suspects aged 40 and 23 were nabbed at two separate
James Brooke’s government carried out death execution for murder crimes since 1841. Until 1889, executions ordered by the courts and ratified by the Rajah were carried out by the keris (a Malay dagger) with a blade 18 inches in length, first by the Public executioner, Subu, from 1841 until his