Thursday, 18 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

DID warns of rising river levels

KUCHING: The water level of Sungai Sarawak at Malihah area has breached the danger level, reaching 7.42 metres as of 5.23 pm today (Feb 16). The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) issued the warning on its Public InfoBanjir website. Earlier this morning, Taman Desa Wira, Batu Kawa, reached its

Roads impassable after landslide

KUCHING: Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered a landslide in Kampung Semeba today (Feb 16). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firemen from the Batu Lintang fire station rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call around 9 am. It was reported that the landslide

Cops probing root cause of threat against Julau MP

JULAU: Police are looking into the circumstances surrounding the recent threat on Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng. The threat allegedly stemmed from dissatisfaction over RM5 angpows offered to four men suspected to be gangsters. The suspects who were picked up on Feb 12 in Pakan reportedly were unhappy with the

Houses in Taman Desa Wira affected by floods

KUCHING: A continuous heavy downpour in the wee hours today inundated several houses and roads in Taman Desa Wira here. The Sarawak Civil Defence Force (APM) said Kampung Sinar Budi in Desa Wira was flooded up to waist deep level, cutting off road connectivity to the area. As of 10

Flash floods create havoc in Kuching

KUCHING: Heavy downpour since early this morning led to flash floods to areas like Batu Kawa and Petrajaya here, making it difficult for vehicles to pass through. The places impacted by the flash floods include Taman Murni, Kampung Sinar Budi Baru, Jalan Stakan, Mile 7, Semerah Padi and Jalan Bunga

Late Datuk Polycarp Sim inspired legacy of generosity and education

KUCHING: The late Datuk Polycarp Sim Cheng Mong has been described by Richard Song Swee Jin as ‘Godsent’ for his contributions to the community and for demonstrating a heart of a servanthood. In an interview with New Sarawak Tribune on Thursday (Feb 15), Song shared that the late Sim had

Prominent figures host Premier for CNY celebration

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg led an entourage on a series of visits to prominent figures in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. Abang Johari and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang began their tradition of spreading the festive cheer at the

Rain no damper as Premier goes CNY visiting

KUCHING: The heavy downpour certainly did not dampen the Chinese New Year (CNY) visiting spirit as Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang visited more open houses today (Feb 11). Commencing the second day of rainy visits, the Premier

Preparations underway for Sarawak to host SUKMA – Rentap

KUCHING: Sarawak’s preparations as the host for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) have reached more than 50 percent. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said, so far SUKMA’s preparations in sports facilities have reached 60 percent while Sarawak’s athletes are more than 70

Bank stake increase a boon to SME growth – Wee

KUCHING: The growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak will be boosted with the state government’s increased stake in Affin Bank Bhd. Federation of Chinese Associations of Sarawak president Datuk Richard Wee said the acquisition provides focus for Sarawak companies especially for SMEs which is important to Sarawakians.