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
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
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
KUCHING: Sarawak-owned universities have been urged to include Integrated Circuit (IC) design into their academic curriculum, particularly in the fields of electrical and electronic engineering. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn called on support from university lecturers to support IC design, highlighting it
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has formed the ‘MBKS Disaster Committee’ to aid and support the public in potential disaster situations. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said MBKS councillors will be assigned to oversee specific zones, with their contact numbers made readily available to the public for easy
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has extended the competition deadline for school students to take part in the ‘Shall Wee Dance Challenge 2024.’ He said the competition is an indirect initiative of creating a child friendly city and encouraged students to actively participate in
KUCHING: Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah wants more attention paid to character building among preschool and kindergarten children . She wants all preschools and kindergartens in Sarawak to therefore enhance this emphasis in their establishments. “It is pivotal and crucial that we take the
KUCHING: The public has warmly received the appointment of Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as the eighth Sarawak Governor (TYT). His assumption of the TYT office, following his appointment by Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah at Istana
BINTULU: Firemen managed to persuade a woman in her 20s from attempting suicide at Bintulu Sentral, Jalan Kidurong today. Passersby who spotted a woman standing at the edge of a roof of a two-storey hotel building in a suspicious manner around 10.07am, reported it to the Bintulu fire station A
KUCHING: Traffic police arrested two locals on suspicion of driving under influence of alcohol in ‘Ops Mabuk’ recently. According to the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, the operation was held at Jalan Tabuan, Kuching which commenced at 11 pm on Jan 25 and ended at 3 am, Jan 26.
