Sunday, 10 August 2025

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Powerboat race a huge crowd-puller in Kapit

KAPIT: The just-ended powerboat competition, which was held in conjunction with the Baleh-Kapit Raft Safari 2018, was a huge crowd puller. On the final day on Sunday, those present at the waterfront to witness racers from Brunei and from various parts of Sarawak show off their skills were not only

Johari launches state BN manifesto

  KUCHING: The state Barisan Nasional (BN) launched their manifesto for the coming 14th General Election (GE14) which is based on six thrusts that would safeguard the state’s rights and empower the people. Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the state BN manifesto would transform

First army polyclinic to be built in Penrissen

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The first Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) polyclinic will be built at the Penrissen Camp here, revealed the Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein. According to him, if the Barisan Nasional (BN) was given the mandate to remain in power, the welfare of military personnel would continue to

Housebreaking suspect detained near bus stop

MARUDI: Police yesterday arrested a 19-year-old male suspect near a bus stop at Rh. Kos Sg Lutong Bakong for allegedly breaking into a house at Sg. Lutong Atas Beluru last Saturday. The police team led by Sergeant Saudi arrested the suspect  from Rumah Henry Chalin Teru, Tinjar Baram based on

Firemen put out fire in book room

MIRI: Firemen led by PBK II Rorudi Bin Umas rushed to a double-storey house at Taman Lopeng Jaya here after receiving an emergency call at about 9.18am last Monday. At the scene, the firemen found a room, measuring five feet wide and eight feet long, used for storing books in

14 students, drivers hurt in school bus-car mishap

KUCHING: Seven male students, seven female students and the female driver were injured when the school bus they were in was involved in an accident with a Produa Viva at Jalan Sejijak, Taman Malihah here yesterday. According to a Fire and Rescue Department (bomba) press release,  the Produa Viva driver

Fadillah: InfraRaykat projects to continue in Petra Jaya

KUCHING: The InfraRakyat projects will continue in the P194 Petra Jaya parliamentary constituency to prove the government’s commitment to the people. Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said InfraRakyat projects will continue if the Barisan Nasional (BN) government is mandated by the people to lead the country through the 14th

40 villagers trained as volunteer firefighters

LONG SUKANG (Lawas): PETRONAS, in collaboration with the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia and local communities, yesterday launched the Persatuan BOMBA Sukarela Long Sukang to promote safety awareness amongst the communities surrounding the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) project in Long Sukang, Lawas, as part of its Corporate Social Investment

Dr Mahathir’s insult against Sabah, Sarawak is disgusting

Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed, who served as the Prime Minister of Malaysia for 22 years, used to be considered a very intelligent and visionary premier during his time.  Unfortunately, in his bid to become the Prime Minister of Malaysia for the second time at the age of 93, he has

Truck driver dies in accident near Oya Camp

SIBU: The Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Services Station (BBP Sg. Merah) on Thursday received a report at 21:56:51 hours about an accident that occurred near Oya Camp at 14th Mile, Sibu-Bintulu Road. BBP Sg. Merah immediately despatched two vehicles and nine personnel to the scene. They were led by