Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Living quarters destroyed in fire, residents unharmed

KUCHING: Twenty-six residents narrowly escaped a devastating blaze after their quarters in Jalan Semangat, Pending Industrial here was destroyed by fire on Saturday night (Feb 3). Miraculously, all of them were unharmed as one of the three blocks of the quarters belonging to the Multi Resources Factory was razed to

Pulapol Kuching secures decisive win over IPD Miri

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Pulapol Kuching delivered a stunning performance to claim victory against IPD Miri in the 2024 Sarawak PJP Football Tournament Cup at the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Stadium yesterday (Feb 3). Demonstrating superior technical skill, control of ball possession, and aggressive attacking strategies, Pulapol Kuching secured a decisive 4-1

Concept of fair play ensures responsible cops

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Football and sports generally are a great way to ensure policemen are dynamic, responsible and successful, said Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata. Mancha said in sports, good values such as the spirit of sportsmanship and fighting spirit can be instilled within individuals and policemen alike. “In sports

Bomba quells dumpster fire behind shophouse

KUCHING: Bomba’s swift action extinguished fire in a dumpster, preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings. Residents in the vicinity noticed the incident and alerted the authorities. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firemen from the Batu Lintang fire station were dispatched to the scene

Swift action saved boy from drowning

MIRI: Quick thinking by teenager Muhamad Azrul Adam Mohd Adnan saved a boy from drowning. The 12-year-old boy found himself being swept away by strong currents at Tanjung Lobang beach. 19-year-old Muhamad Azrul Adam was at the beach and leapt into rescue when he saw the boy crying out for

Local fishing vessel detained for violating permit conditions

BINTULU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) recently intercepted a local fishing vessel for allegedly fishing beyond its permitted zone. MMEA Bintulu director Captain Mohd Iszuadi Mohamad Hassan said the Class C boat was spotted 2.95 nautical miles west of Tanjung Payung at around 7.20 am on Wednesday (Jan 31)

Bintulu cops arrest 15 for cable theft

BINTULU: Police have arrested 15 individuals for stealing Telekom Malaysia (TM) cables during a two-day integrated operation beginning Jan 29. Bintulu police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said the suspects were in the age range of 16 to 65 years and comprised 11 locals and four foreigners. “Ten of the

Raids net 325 across Sarawak for drugs; youngest 16 years old

KUCHING: A total of 325 suspects were arrested for drug-related offences in raids under ‘Ops Tapis Khas’ between Jan 29 and Jan 31 throughout the state. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the operation targeted drug hotspot areas, which include residential areas, shop lots, farms and fishing jetties. “Throughout

CNY must be cherished in schools: Dr Yii

KUCHING: The Chinese New Year is not just a celebration of a new beginning, but also a testament to the rich culture and tradition which must be cherished in schools, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. “In the heart of this celebration lies the essence of hope, renewal, and

SMD Semiconductor to launch six-month graduate training programme

KUCHING: SMD Semiconductor is gearing up to launch a comprehensive six-month graduate upskilling/reskilling training programme by the end of February. Chief executive officer Shariman Jamil announced that interviews for prospective participants are already underway. “The training programme will offer professional guidance to students and graduates, aligning with industry demands and