MIRI: Narcotics police busted a mini drug lab located in a house in Jalan Luak here. They seized nearly RM409,917 worth of drugs in the form of ecstasy pills and ketamine, and other properties. Sarawak deputy police commissioner Datuk Dev Kumar M.M. Sree said last Sunday’s seizure was one of
By Mukhriz Mohamad LUNDU: A concrete bridge will be built in Kampung Sileng Dayak starting this November to replace the old bridge that has collapsed. Tanjong Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu said the Public Works Department (JKR) has erected a warning sign and obstruction to warn users of the
MIRI: A couple were among three Indonesians charged in the Sessions Court here over the possession of materials related to a terrorist group. The accused, Ardiana Rashid, 26, her husband Sandi Sang Putra, 23, and Abdan Syakur, 32, arrived at the court complex yesterday morning escorted by anti-terror unit personnel.
KUCHING: The Sarawak Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Narcotics Branch has busted two drug trafficking syndicates in Kuching. Sarawak Customs Department director Datuk Sharifah Halimah Tu Azali Mohamedanku Taha revealed one of the syndicates was busted on September 25. “A team from Kuching JKDM Narcotics Branch arrested a man who
KUCHING: Sunway Group emerged as the biggest winner with four accolades at the Putra Brand Awards 2019 in Kuala Lumpur. Sunway was named ‘Putra Malaysian Marketer of the Year’, the highest recognition in this people’s choice award. In addition, the group also took home three category awards, with Sunway University
OYA: The laws governing and regularising riverine and coastal fishing in the state will be amended in order to better manage Sarawak’s coastal and riverine fishing industry. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed this in his speech yesterday when officiating at the Pasar Sabtu ceremony to launch
KUCHING: Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has been accused of being ignorant of the concept of the federal government’s village Community Management Council (Majlis Pengurusan Komuniti Kampung — MPKK). Wan Junaidi got the attention of Democratic Action Party (DAP) Serian Branch chairman, Edward Luwak, when he said
KUCHING: State Pakatan Harapan (PH) leaders have expressed their dismay at the various “fake news” that went viral on social media on the mechanism and remuneration scheme for the proposed Village Community Management Council (MPKK). In a joint statement issued yesterday, they urged anyone who wishes to clarify the matter
MIRI: A young and talented Jenewin Esau made Kolej Vokasional Miri (KVM) proud when he emerged as the champion in one of the categories at the World Skills Malaysia Sarawak Competition in Kuching last month. Esau, an automotive student, is currently in his second year of Diploma. Under the guidance
KUCHING: The Borneo International Drone and Robotics Explore (Drobotex) 2019 will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here from Oct 4 to 6. The three-day exhibition, from 10am to 5pm daily, is organised by the Sarawak government through Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Bumiputera Sarawak (Tegas) and Sarawak