Thursday, 19 February 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Search teams recover seats, wheels from jet crash site

JAKARTA: Seats, wheels and other parts of a crashed Indonesian Lion Air jet were hauled from the depths yesterday, as authorities analysed black box data that may explain why the new plane plummeted into the Java Sea, killing 189 people. Search teams have been scouring the seabed for the fuselage

Sibu to hold a variety of activities in 2019 – SMC

SIBU: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) has proposed and will continue a variety of activities to be held in Sibu, next year. Chairman of SMC, Datuk Tiong Thai King, disclosed this during the full council meeting recently. Tiong said the first event will be on March 10, 2019, which is the

150 attend conference on AI technology

KUCHING: A total of 150 participants took part in the 4th International Artificial Intelligence Technology Conference held from November 1 to 3 at Imperial Hotel, here. The conference was held to provide a platform on finding new opportunities and as well as to expand the participants’ knowledge. Its Chairperson, Professor

Former top Daro football players clash tomorrow

DARO: Football fans in the district have been urged to come to the Daro District Mini Stadium tomorrow (November 4), to witness a football match between Veteran PIBG SKHBD and SAAI Legend which is expected to kick-off at 4pm. “Though it is just a friendly match, the event has its

Expect a record State Budget: Abang Jo

KUCHING: The State Budget to be tabled during the State Legislative Assembly on November 5, 2018 will be the biggest budget for Sarawak, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg. “It will be a record budget that will be a testament to our commitment to fulfil the

Baby girl found dead in bin

KUCHING: A baby girl was found dead with its umbilical cord attached in a large bin at Vista Ilmu in Samarahan yesterday. The baby was placed in a box covered with a piece of cloth. Samarahan police chief, DSP Lee Chong Chern described it as a cruel act and have

SK Camporan Daro Sports Carnival next weekend

DARO: A long list of events have been planned for the upcoming SK Camporan Daro Sports Carnival, which is to be held next weekend from November 9 to 10. Among the activities held will be athletic and field events, telematches, street soccer, fun run, tug-of-war, lawn bowling, and many more.

CM: SCORE has attracted RM79.3 bln in investments

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg said the State Government recognised the need to create a suitable business environment for all investors and businesses to allow them to thrive. “Indeed, we often need an impetus or avenue to spur growth. It is for this reason that

One ‘black box’ recovered from crashed Indonesia jet

JAKARTA: One black box from the crashed Lion Air jet has been recovered, the head of Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee said yesterday, which could be critical to establishing why the brand new plane fell out of the sky. The devices record information about the speed, altitude and direction of

Seven homeless rescued in operation

KUCHING: A total of seven homeless people in this city were rescued during ‘Operasi Bersepadu Menyelamat Orang Papa dan Gelandangan’ on Wednesday night. The seven aged between 17 and 77 years were rescued from locations such as Tabuan, Batu 7, Matang, Kuching Waterfront and around Kuching city. Minister of Welfare,