Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Ministry awaits police probe findings on child care centre: Nancy

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is waiting for results of police investigation after a woman reported that her daughter was hurt and neglected by a child care centre (taska) in Putrajaya recently. Its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that the case is being handled

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17 held for illegal online gambling

KUCHING: A total of 17 people were arrested for illegal online gambling in a seven-day operation codenamed ‘Ops Dadu’. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the operation, carried out by the D7 branch of the Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Kuching district police headquarters, was held from

Three arrested for alleged drug-related activities

KUCHING: Narcotics police arrested three local men for engaging in drug-related activities yesterday (April 8). Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the arrest happened in a vehicle by the side of the road at Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol. Further investigations found that all the suspects possessed plastic packets

Evening fire razes apartment in Kota Samarahan

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A fire broke out on the fourth floor of an apartment in Kota Samarahan yesterday (April 8) evening. According to a spokesman for the state Fire and Rescue Department, they received an emergency call about the incident at 5.30pm. “Nine firemen from Kota Samarahan station have been immediately rushed to

Engkilili longhouse’s wall hit by landslide

KUCHING: Rumah Alex longhouse in Skandis, Ulu Lemanak, Engkilili was hit by a landslide yesterday thereby destroying a section of their longhouse’s wall. According to a statement by the Civil Defence Force (APM), the landslide was caused by a heavy downpour in the area. APM Sri Aman senior officer Lt Kamal

Easter Carnival brings joy to AEON Mall

KUCHING: Kingdomcity Kuching is hosting an Easter Carnival at the AEON Mall today (April 8) from 10am to 4pm. The packed-out carnival drew large crowds, which consisted of parents and children, at the South Court section of the mall. It also features fun activities such as free balloon giveaways, face painting,

Oldest football tourney in Sarawak is back

KUCHING: The 55th edition of the ADUN N15 Asajaya Unity Cup Football Championship which is the oldest football tournament in Sarawak is back again and the championship will take place from April 24 to May 7. Its organiser, Kelab Bola Sepak Sambir Bistari (KBSB) will be holding the championship at

Former Immigration director Robert Lian, 67, passes away

KUCHING: Former Sarawak Immigration director Datuk Robert Lian Balangalibun has passed away. The departed who breathed his last at 12.37pm on Sunday (April 2) here, was 67 years old. According to sources, Robert passed away due to rectum cancer which then spread to his stomach. Robert, who hails from Bario

Nancy seeks better internet connectivity at 10 schools

KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has urged the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in Sarawak to improve internet connectivity in ten schools in the Santubong constituency. Nancy, who is Santubong MP, visited the MCMC Sarawak Regional Office on Sunday morning to hear MCMC’s