Saturday, 10 January 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Toyota SUV catches fire

KUCHING: A Toyota Harrier was engulfed in flames in Lorong B, Taman BDC here today (July 27). The State Fire and Rescue Department Operations Centre received a distress call at 2.59 pm. Responding swiftly, firefighters from the Batu Lintang fire station rushed to the scene. Upon arrival, they encountered the

Local lads ready to kick off

KUCHING: Sarawak is aiming to turn the page on its SUKMA football disappointment when the national games kick off in August. “The players are in top shape and ready to compete,” said team manager Khairulddin Qalam Daud.“Under head coach Awangko Shahbudin, we’ve focused on building tactical cohesion, and the inclusion

Morning fire destroys house in Bekenu

MIRI: A devastating fire destroyed a house in Kampung Masjid Tiris, Bekenu, this morning (July 27). State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba ) Operations Centre said it received an emergency call pertaining to the incident at 7.41am. Batu Niah fire station responded swiftly and was immediately deployed to the scene

Sarawak CP urges progress among police trainees, embrace technological advancement

KUCHING: Police trainees must embrace technological advancements and progress forward, rather than adhering to outdated methods. Having said this, Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata noted the evolving nature of policing and the need for officers to be progressive in their approach. “Every police officer should no longer practise outdated

Accident claims life of elderly man

KUCHING : A car accident along Batu Kawa Road resulted in the death of a 71-year-old man last night. The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Operations Centre said it received a distress call pertaining to the incident at 10.35pm. Batu Lintang fire station responded swiftly and was promptly deployed

Kuching City FC salvage a draw with late penalty against Kedah

KUCHING : A point is shared between Kuching City FC and Kedah Darul Aman FC after a 1-1 draw at Stadium Darul Aman last night. Kedah were the better team for the first 20 minutes after they kept knocking on Kuching City’s door. Their captain, Sony Norde from the right

Four houses ruined by fire

BINTULU: A raging afternoon fire had completely destroyed four semi- permanent houses at Kampung Baru Tatau today (July 26). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre was alerted about the incident at 3.26 pm with firefighters from the Tatau and Bintulu fire stations responded swiftly and rushed to the

Millions poured into tourism projects

LUNDU: The Batang Kayan Festival is being used as a platform to showcase Lundu as a potential eco-tourism hotspot.Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said the festival, themed ‘When We All Unite As One’, celebrates the district’s cultural diversity.“The theme reflects our harmonious community,” he said, adding that the state

Centexs Lundu set to become centre of aviation studies

LUNDU: The Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) Lundu is poised to be a centre of aviation studies. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is in line with Sarawak’s plans to establish an aerospace faculty at i-CATS University College. “We will train our children in

Premier consents to expansion of two villages in Lundu

LUNDU: The Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) will be implemented in Kampung Sileng Dayak and Kampung Sileng Melayu here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he agreed to the two areas being expanded at the request of Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan. “Azizul has proposed this