Sunday, 14 December 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Two nabbed for possessing child pornography

KUCHING: Sarawak police have detained two men in separate investigations related to the misuse of digital platforms. The arrests were made in Bintulu and Miri districts following reports received earlier this year in April and November. The suspects were found to have accessed and stored child pornography on their mobile

Pickleball tournament leaves legacy through book donation

SIBU: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Ulu Sungai Merah received a donation of 500 books yesterday (Dec 19), demonstrating the Borneo Pickleball International Tournament’s (BPIT) commitment to fostering community development alongside sporting excellence. CEO of BESarawak, Amelia Roziman, said this initiative is expected to benefit the school’s 874 pupils by enhancing their

Policy revision eases transport costs for Sarawak operators

KUCHING: A restriction imposed by Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) Sabah that barred Sarawak transporters from carrying goods back from Sabah has been lifted, following discussions and collaboration between stakeholders and policymakers, said Michael Kong Feng Nian. The chairman of CVLB Sarawak said the initial policy required transporters from Sarawak

Batu Kitang rep calls for urgent action on rising crime rates

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang has sounded the alarm on escalating crime rates in his constituency, urging the federal government to bolster security measures, particularly in areas like Lee Ling Heights and Jalan Chong Foh Hin. Speaking during a press conference at Lee Ling Heights, he highlighted

JPA clarifies claims on BMI requirement for civil servants

PUTRAJAYA: The Public Service Department (JPA) has issued a clarification regarding claims that all public servants will be required to maintain a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI) starting next year. The statement was in response to remarks made by the director of Miri Hospital, Ministry of Health (KKM) Dr. Jack

ACS invites public to Christmas service on Dec 19

KUCHING: The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) warmly invites the public to join the Christmas service on Dec 19 at 7.30pm at the Christian Ecumenical Worship Centre here. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday (Dec 17) Anglican Bishop of Kuching, Rt Revd Datuk Danald Jute reflected on the

RTD identifies racing hotspots in Kuching City

KUCHING: The Sarawak Road Transport Department (RTD) has identified several “hot spot” locations for illegal racing activities around Kuching City.  Sarawak RTD director Norizan Jili said operations to curb the proliferation of such illegal activities in the state will be conducted in collaboration with the Sarawak Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). 

Man injured in car accident

KUCHING: A 54-year-old man was injured following a car accident involving a Proton Iswara along Simpang Bukit Saban, Betong yesterday (Dec 13).  The Betong Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reported receiving the emergency call at 3.33pm regarding the incident and immediately dispatched a team to the scene. The victim sustained

12-foot croc captured in Simunjan

SIMUNJAN: A 12-foot crocodile was successfully captured by the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in Kampung Sungai Lingkau, here today (Dec 14).  Bomba received an emergency call at 7.02 am after the crocodile was spotted trapped behind the caller’s house. A team from the Simunjan Fire Station responded promptly,

RTD seizes over 3,000 vehicles in statewide Ops Khas Motosikal

KUCHING: The Ops Khas Motosikal enforcement operation in Sarawak has resulted in the seizure of 3,072 vehicles, says Road Transport Department (RTD) senior director Muhammad Kifli Hassan. He said the seizure comprised 2,663 units of motorcycles, while other offences include 65 individuals testing positive for drugs, comprising 35 motorcyclists and