Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Civil servant loses RM4,000 in break-in

KUCHING: A civil servant lodged a police report after his house in Kampung Semerah Padi here was broken into yesterday. The victim, in his report, said at the time of the incident he was not at home and one of his neighbours had contacted him and told him that somebody

Lorry driver dies in accident

PANTU: A trailer lorry driver died in an accident at KM59 Jalan Sri Aman-Kuching yesterday morning. Sri Aman District Police chief, DSP Othman Sulaiman said the victim was identified as Wee Ah Tee, from Rumah Augustine Sait, Gran Limu here. He said in the incident that occurred at around 7.50am,

Two RTPs ‘critical’, says Harden

SRI AMAN: Assistant Minister for Rural Economy and Plantation, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis has classified two Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) in this district as ‘critical’. According to him, the two ‘critical’ projects are the construction of a concrete bridge at Temiang, Batu Lintang costing RM750,000 and a multi-purpose hall at

Road stretch to be tar-sealed soon

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party Public Complaints Bureau (SUPP PCB) chief, Wilfred Yap was approached by those trading in the old 7th Mile Bazaar and hawkers trading in the market, recently. They have asked for his assistance to request Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) to tar-seal the whole stretch of the road

Edaran Tan Chong Motor introduces new X-Trail Aero Edition

KUALA LUMPUR: Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) on Tuesday launched a premium version of its ever popular Nissan X-Trail. The New X-Trail Aero Edition is priced at RM143,389.79(2.0L 2WD Aero Edition) and RM 165,709.14 (2.5L 4WD Aero Edition) for East Malaysia, and comes with 7 years, unlimited mileage

MASKABI is Mr S’WAK

Kuching Zone team the ‘Best Contingent’ MIRI: It was a triumphant feat by Maskabi Kabar at the annual 52nd Mr Sarawak bodybuilding championships, here, recently after he outshone six other strong contenders to clinch the coveted ‘Champion of Champions’ crown. The grand victory was also the first for the seasoned

SGTA eye five golds in Sabah meets

SIBU: Sarawak Global Taekwondo Association (SGTA) targeting five gold medals in the Sabah Open and National School Level Taekwondo Tournament (MGTF) 2017 scheduled at Wisma Tun Fuad Stephen, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah from May 5 to 7. SGTA president, Abang Ahmad Zaini Abang Fauzan said they targeting five gold medals in any

Entries open for BAM Level 1 Coaching Course in Sibu

KUCHING: Members of the public are invited to participate in the BAM Level 1 Badminton Coaching Course to be held at Sibu Indoor Stadium from May 20 to 24. The five-day course is organised by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) under its Coach Education Panel (CEP) headed by Dr

Man hurt in attack

KUCHING: A man was attacked by four men at 11.30 am at Satok Commercial Centre last Monday. Members of the public who witnessed the attack later contacted the Sarawak General Hospital for an ambulance to bring the injured man. The attackers only left after a crowd gathered at the scene.

Cannibalised car reported stolen

KUCHING: A car which has been cannibalised (stripped of its front wheels, head lamps, doors and other vital parts) was found by a police patrol team at Jalan Min Chong, Batu Kawah near here at 10.30am last Saturday. The car was later towed to a police station. It was reported