Sunday, 22 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Polling day on May 9

Nomination day on April 28, 11 days for campaign period PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians will go to the polls on May 9. The Election Commission (EC), which announced the date yesterday, also said that nomination for the 14th general election is on April 28. Early voting is on May 5. The campaign period

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