KUCHING: Sarawak is to host the World Youth Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship in 2026 which will be held at Megalanes Sarawak, Batu Kawa here. President of Amateur Bowling (Tenpin) Association of Sarawak (ABAS), Sunny Sim Poh Heng shared the announcement after the International Bowling Federation (IBF) chose Megalanes Sarawak to
KUCHING: Police have taken appropriate action against the driver of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) who obstructed an ambulance at Kilometre 6, Jalan Sri Aman, Simanggang. The incident went viral on social media on Jan 5 at around 3 pm. Sri Aman police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the SUV
KUCHING: The state Fire and Rescue Department is monitoring water levels in Kampung Punau, Jalan Puncak Borneo after villagers expressed concerns over flooding in the area. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operations centre in a statement reported that the Siburan fire station received a distress call on the matter at
KUCHING : The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Sarawak has arrested six locals and seized 12,000 litres of subsidised diesel amounting to RM26,000. Its director Matthew Dominic Barin said the operation, termed ‘Op Tiris,’ resulted in the seizure of a bonded lorry and a tanker truck, estimated
KUCHING: The body found at Kampung Selang Laut, Telaga Air near here on Jan 1 is believed to be the result of a wild animal attack. According to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata, the victim’s body exhibited severe bite marks, particularly on the right hand. “I believe the bite
The Sarawak police are actively pursuing leads in the investigation of a shooting incident at a Sibu coffee shop on New Year’s Day. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said details are being withheld to avoid hindering the ongoing investigation, and updates will be provided once significant developments, such as
KUCHING: A devastating fire in the early hours left 44 individuals homeless as seven houses were reduced to ashes, while two others sustained 30 per cent damage in Kampung Bintawa Hilir, here. No injuries or fatalities were reported. However, the 1.33 am incident this morning affected 40 adults and four
KUCHING: Education must be streamlined and properly structured internally to advance the level of education both at national and state level. In stating this, former director of the Aminuddin Baki Institute, Sarawak branch Assoc Prof Dr Shahri Abdul Rahman stressed that there are many capable education experts in Sarawak that
KUCHING: Popular Indonesian rock band Nidji closed a two-day Borneo Sarxindo Concert, captivating over 2,000 people who serenaded to their song’s ‘Laskar Pelangi’. Siti Nur Shameera, 23, expressed her excitement about the spectacular performance by Nidji, calling ‘Laskar Pelangi’ her favourite song of the night. “I really, really enjoyed the
KUCHING: The Kuching Waterfront became a bustling hub as thousands gathered for the New Year’s countdown last night (Dec 31), kicking off the arrival of 2024 with grand celebrations and historical unveilings. The day’s splendid weather enticed a bustling crowd, gathering as early as 5pm. Adhering to safety protocols, attendees