Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

440.5 kilos of wastes, polluting materials removed from beaches

KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation Sdn Bhd commemorated Earth Day 2018 and 60th Anniversary of Bako National Park establishment with beach cleaning activities at Telok Assam and Telok Paku located at Bako National Park last Saturday. Over 100 volunteers gave up their Saturday morning to take part in the activities aimed

SANTUBONG (P193) Unmatchable tourist spot to boost local economy

INCUMBENT: Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar Last 05 May, 2013 Election Result: 1. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar (BN-PBB): 24,655 votes 2. Zulrusdi Mohd Hoi (PR-PKR): 3,719 votes 3. Affendi Jeman (IND): 233 votes 4. Mura Kadir (STAR): 206 votes Majority: 20,936 votes SANTUBONG has branded itself as one of the popular tourist

Uber-Grab deal hits speed bump in Singapore

SINGAPORE: Singapore yesterday imposed restrictions on ride-hailing firm Grab’s acquisition of Uber’s Southeast Asian business until it concludes a probe into whether the sale may have infringed competition rules. Grab, which is headquartered in Singapore, last month agreed to buy Uber’s food- and ride-hailing operations in the region, ending a

Six-day remand for shooting suspect

MIRI: A woman was injured on her left shoulder after being hit by pellets from a gunshot fired by her own brother in an amuk incident at a house in Taman Tunku, in Miri Thursday evening. In the 10.30pm incident, the 46-year-old victim was shot from behind while attempting to

Joint team seizes 449 illegal logs in Kapit

SIBU: A joint enforcement team comprising officers from Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s (SFC) Sibu Regional Office and marine police foiled an illegal logging operation at logpond in Sungai Sebunus, Jalan Selirik, Kapit, last Wednesday. Under the ComplianceTask Force Ops, SFC and Marine Police team conducted the raid and seized 449 logs.

One illegal immigrant, three stolen motorbikes detained

SERIKIN: The hard work and continuous surveillance work by the 13th Royal Malay Regiment (13RAMD) led by Lt Col Ismahizan bin Ishak at Sarawak/Kalimantan border at Serikin have yielded success. This team managed to detain one lllegal immigrant together with three motorcycles that were believed stolen while checking at the

Fallen victim’s body found floating

MARUDI: A search and rescue (SAR) party yesterday managed to find the remains of 51-year-old Janin anak Seligi who fell into the Baram River near Lubok Nibong on Thursday. Marudi District Police chief DSP Gabriel who confirmed the matter said the SAR party found the remains at 12.55pm yesterday. The

Burning vehicle fire easily extinguished by BBP Tatau

TATAU: A report about a burning car was received yesterday at 13:17:00 hours. It said the incident occurred at the Semamuk junction in Tatau. The Tatau Fire and Rescue Services Department (BBP Tatau) immediately despatched six personnel in one vehicle to the scene. They were led by PB Rowlin Asong.

350 local contractors attend SEB briefing

KUCHING: About 350 local and Bumiputera contractors attended Sarawak Energy’s “Contractors’ Briefing – Creating Opportunities in Sarawak Energy” event held from last Wednesday to Thursday. The briefing was to encourage and support local and Bumiputera participation in the state-owned energy development group and integrated power utility’s contract and procurement activities.

The question about Grab

Following Grab’s taking control of Uber’s operation and assets in eight South East Asia countries recently, there is a public opinion that says Grab is monopolising the ride hailing market in Malaysia. Consumers, in particular, do worry if, then if, then if and then, if this fourth thing is also