Saturday, 27 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Abang Jo’s Sarawak envied by others

KUCHING: The policies and wisdom of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has led to Sarawak becoming an envy of the state’s political adversaries. In stressing this, Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the Premier has been able to transform Sarawak, guaranteeing its economic prosperity, ensuring the

Bomba applauds efforts of Border Regiment

KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) showed its appreciation to the 6th Batallion Border Regiment for helping to extinguish the fire that engulfed Kampung Pa’ Umor Bario on April 14. In its press statement recently, Bomba stated that its assistant director of operations, Henderi Ardimansyah led an entourage

Former Balingian assemblyman laid to rest

KUCHING: Former Balingian assemblyman Datuk Abdul Ajis Abdul Majeed was laid to rest at Raudhatul Sakinah Cemetery in Samariang here today. The passing of Abdul Ajis, 73, was felt especially among family members and close friends. Sadness filled the air and family members wept while listening to the reading of

Search continues for missing 52-year-old

KUCHING: Search and rescue (SAR) efforts entered the fifth day om Friday for a 52-year old man reported missing near Rh Suyong Stumbin, Sri Aman. A spokesperson for the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reported that two teams were divided to search for the man, identified as Sebeli Paying.

Op Sapu: 72 illegal aliens apprehended in Asajaya

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Immigration Department has apprehended 72 illegal immigrants during Op Sapu around Asajaya yesterday (Apr 26). Its director Abdul Halim Abang Naili said the operation was carried out with some 30 officers of various ranks from the Enforcement Division of the department. “Op Sapu has been planned

Two illegals nabbed in Ops Belanja

KUCHING: A total of 13 individuals were inspected during ‘Ops Belanja’ in Kota Samarahan with two arrested on suspicion of being illegal immigrants. Acting on complaints and intelligence gathering, the “Ops Belanja” was conducted by the Kuching Immigration Enforcement Division (BPI) at a supermarket in the Kota Samarahan yesterday (Apr

23 motorcycles detained, 20 summons issued

KUCHING : A total of 23 motorcycles were detained and 20 summons have been issued by Marudi police in an operation for various motorcycle offences recently. Marudi district police chief, DSP Mohd Ruslan Mat Kib in a statement on social media dated April 25 stated that the operation was conducted

Three safe, fire ravages worker’s home

KUCHING: Three workers narrowly escaped fire that destroyed their home at KD Timber Tatau, Bintulu on Friday afternoon. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received an emergency call at 2.09 pm and promptly sent a team from Tatau fire station, located 12 kilometres from the site. Upon arrival, firefighters

Road closures for World Water Day 2024

KUCHING: The World Water Day 2024 celebration will take place from tomorrow (Apr 27) to Sunday (Apr 28) at the Kuching Waterfront, prompting road closures in the area. Kuching District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said that to ensure the smooth running of the event, several roads will be closed

Tour van driver injured in accident

KUCHING: A tour van driver was injured after the van he was driving ended up on the roadside near Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre received a distress call at 10.02 am today and dispatched firefighters from the Petra Jaya fire