KUCHING: The mainstream media’s role in restoring public trust is still crucial and requires everyone’s involvement, including the public. New Sarawak Tribune online editor Nazmi Suhaimi highlighted the role of the media in checking and verifying reports as the difference between it and social media. “Currently, it is a work
KUCHING: The 2022-2023 academic session resumes today with students eager to attend face-to face lessons after a sustained period of lockdowns and online classes, due primarily to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last few years, each “back to school” has been radically different. Due to the lockdowns during the
KUCHING: The police detained three men in Jalan Tabuan here last night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Kuching district acting police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said that the suspects, aged 36, 51, and 58 years, were found to have alcohol content exceeding the permissible limit when
KUCHING: Two men died in an accident after a head-on collision in Jalan Kampung Menjau earlier today. Padawan district police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said that the accident happened around 3.25am. Investigations found that both victims, a 19-year-old from Kampung Siga in Siburan and a 21-year-old from Kampung
MIRI: An afternoon fire completely destroyed a double-storey house in Kampung Senadin earlier this afternoon. The incident, which occurred opposite a petrol station, happened around 12pm. Firemen from Lutong and Lopeng stations have been deployed to the scene after being informed of the incident. The cause of the fire is
SIBU: A 34-year-old man was detained by the police yesterday afternoon (Dec 31) for drug possession. Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that the local man was arrested around 3.30pm at Lorong Nanyang Garden 6 in Sibu. “An inspection was conducted and he was discovered to be in
KUCHING: The Road Transport Department (JPJ) seized a total of five vehicles on New Year’s Eve last night in selected parts of Sarawak. The objectives of the operation were to supervise, detect, and take action against drivers and motorcyclists who failed to abide by the rules such as the Road
KUCHING: A total of 20 countries will make their appearance at the Regional Islamic Da’wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP), which runs from Jan 1 to 5. Around 400 people are expected to attend the event, which will be attended by participants from many countries, including Japan,
BINTULU: A telecom tower caught on fire yesterday morning at around 2 am. The incident happened at a residential area in RPR Seaview Bintulu. A spokesperson from Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that the team of firemen was despatched to the scene immediately and managed to put out
KUCHING: Roads will be closed in conjunction with the New Year Countdown celebration at Stadium Perpaduan which will be held today (Saturday Dec 31). Acting Kuching district police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said that Jalan Diplomatik and the road from Kesuma roundabout up to the Stadium roundabout will be temporarily