DARO: A search and rescue (SAR) operation for a 14-year-old boy feared to have been attacked by a crocodile at Sungai Kelai, Pulau Bruit, here has ended after seven days with no trace of the victim found. The incident was reported at about 5.45 pm on Dec 26 near the
KUCHING: Strong state support and a collaborative approach are being positioned as the foundation for AirBorneo’s long-term development, with an emphasis on careful planning, community engagement, and partnerships with other airlines. State Secretary Datuk Amar Abu Bakar Marzuki said this reflects the state government’s commitment to building a sustainable aviation
KUCHING: Plans are underway to upgrade rural airport infrastructure in Sarawak as part of efforts to improve air connectivity and expand services to remote communities. Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said the state is reviewing existing airports such as Tanjong Manis and the Bebuling Short Take-Off and
KUCHING: AirBorneo is taking measured steps to ensure long-term financial sustainability while maintaining its role in connecting rural communities and preparing for future regional expansion. Addressing concerns over operational costs, Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, acknowledged that maintenance and fuel prices are key factors in running the airline.
KUCHING: The skies over Kuching came alive on Friday morning (Jan 2) as AirBorneo embarked on its inaugural flights, connecting the state capital with Mukah and Tanjung Manis under its own livery for the very first time, marking a historic milestone for Sarawak. MH3421 departed at 8:25 am for Mukah
KUCHING: Over 1,140 people have been forced to seek shelter across Sarawak due to floods and landslides. As of Friday (Jan. 2), the Sarawak State Civil Defence Force (APM) confirmed that 10 temporary relief centres (PPS) are currently in operations, including one newly opened in Lawas. In Kuching, floods have
KUCHING: Police operations at entertainment outlets along Jalan Canna here led to the arrest of 20 individuals after they tested positive for drugs. The operations were carried out by officers from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department of the Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters together with the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division of
SARATOK: Police issued 12 summonses for various offences during integrated crime prevention operations conducted by the Saratok District Police Headquarters in conjunction with the New Year 2026 countdown. The operations which were held from 9:00 pm on Dec. 31 until 2:00 am on Jan. 1 was aimed at curbing crime
KUCHING: A 38-year-old local man was arrested on New Year’s Day (Jan. 1) for allegedly killing a cat with a stick at a self-service laundrette along Jalan Astana here. The arrest was made after police detected a viral Facebook video originally posted on Dec. 30 showing a man striking a
As Sarawak enters the final stretch toward its 2030 development goals, state leaders are stepping into 2026 with renewed focus, confidence and determination. With major policies now taking shape on the ground and momentum building across key sectors such as infrastructure, education, tourism and economic transformation, Sarawakian leaders believe the