Thursday, 24 July 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Sarawak JPJ issues over 40 notices in integrated traffic operation

SERIAN: The Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) has issued over 40 notices for various traffic offences to motorists as part of an integrated operation held in conjunction with ‘Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri’, here yesterday (Apr 20). The department said the operation involved personnel from the National Anti-Drugs Agency (NADA), Department

Firefighters battle 12-hour blaze at Kota Samarahan landfill

KUCHING: Firefighters battled for twelve hours to put out a fire that erupted in a landfill near Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa in Kota Samarahan yesterday (Apr 20). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said they received a distress call regarding the incident at 4.04am. “Upon arrival, the

Expect less rain in coming months, says NREB 

KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) reports that most areas in Sarawak, particularly in Kuching, Kota Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei and Sibu, are expected to receive below-average rainfall of 150mm to 200mm, while other areas are expected to receive average rainfall of 200mm to 400mm. NREB added

Hock Seng Lee invites public to Raya property event

KUCHING: Hock Seng Lee (HSL) is inviting the public to its HSL Raya Property Showcase, which will run from April 15 to 30, at La Promenade Mall. Visitors are able to visit different booths set up by HSL’s partners such as Oppein, The Bath Shop and Siong How Exclusive. The

Get enough rest during festive period

KUCHING: Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri urged the public to get enough rest during the coming Hari Raya Aidilfitri period. “Good sleep is essential for long hours of driving, heavy consumption of red bull drink or coffee may not be much of a help. “Road users who

NAIM donates to mosques, surau

KUCHING : Naim Group of Companies recently donated its contributions to various mosques and surau. The contributions were given to Masjid Darul Ulum, Masjid Darul Falah and Surau Darul Furqan (Kampung Binyuk Baru) in Kota Samarahan, Masjid Ar’ Rayyan and Surau Sinar Islam in Miri, and Masjid AT-TAQWA (RPR Sebiew)

Meaningful conversations via But Honestly

KUCHING: When you play the But Honestly card game, your immediate assumption is that it was invented by someone who is not from Malaysia. You would be shocked to know that the founding members of the card game are actually all Sarawakians. The team of four are all below the

24 p-turns built from Moyan to Sematan.

KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) has constructed 24 p-turns along the Pan Borneo Highway from Moyan to Sematan reduce the number of road accidents on the highway. Its deputy director Cassidy Morris said that the p-turns will be located every five kilometres along the 90-kilometre stretch of the road.

Hot weather: Ministry advises public to take precautions

KUCHING: The Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability has urged the public to take safety measures due to the ongoing dry and hot weather in the state. Deputy Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the daily maximum temperature according to MetMalaysia that has been recorded at most meteorological stations from

Housewife wins Shell FuelSave 95 mileage contest

KUCHING: A mother of two has won the Shell FuelSave 95 Challenge 2023, beating four other contestants from Sarawak and Sabah here on Sunday (April 16). Lai Siaw Feng, from Jalan Stampin emerged winner as the most fuel-efficient driver for the eastern region. The 38-year old managed to clock 25.45km