Sunday, 18 January 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

SAR operation for MV Tung Sung suspended

KUCHING: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for the MV Tung Sung ship, which was reported to have capsized on July 20, was suspended yesterday (July 28) at 6pm until the operation to right the ship is completed. Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak director First Admiral Zin Azman Md Yunus

Four Indonesian illegals deported

KUCHING: The First Malaysian Infantry Division has deported four Indonesian nationals who were found to be undocumented and had illegally entered the country under the AWAS/KERIS PARANG operation. According to a media statement issued today, the operation took place at Pos Batu Kaya, approximately 100 metres from the Malaysian-Indonesian border.

Operation ensures food premises’ compliance

KUCHING: Health authorities conducted a joint operation to make sure that food premises in Pines Square, Batu Kawah follow the regulations set by the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) and the Local Authorities. On Thursday, the Licensing and Enforcement Division of the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Padawan Municipal Council

Efforts to refloat sunken MV Tung Sung enters eighth day

KUCHING: Salvage operation to refloat the capsized ship MV Tung Sung continues today, with the focus on righting the vessel and finding the missing victims. According to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Sarawak director, First Admiral Zin Azman Md Yunus, the process of recovering the ship commenced yesterday (July 27),

Netflix sensation brings stand-up comedy show to Kuching

KUCHING: Get ready to laugh your heart out as famous Singaporean comedian and Netflix sensation, Fakkah Fuzz, is all set to bring his highly acclaimed stand-up comedy show, “TOO REAL” to Kuching. The one-night-only event will be held at Chemsain Building on Aug 19, promising an uproarious night filled with

Sarawak is a model of federal low carbon initiatives

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that the federal government is keen to learn from Sarawak’s advancements in hydrogen-powered vehicles and Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS). In his speech at the launch of the MADANI Economy: Empowering the People initiative in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur today,

Sarawak tourism soars with RM4.97 billion in 6 months

KUCHING: Sarawak’s tourism industry is making a comeback after the impact of COVID-19, having earned about RM4.97 billion from tourism between January and June this year. During this time, approximately 1.9 million tourists visited Sarawak, which is almost back to pre-pandemic levels. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries, and Performing Arts

Unimas cultural body chosen to showcase Sarawak’s heritage in France

KUCHING: Badan Budaya Unimas (Bayu), a cultural body consisting of 20 students from University Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas), has been selected to represent Malaysia at the prestigious Festival De Confolens in France. From July 27 to Aug 16, this international event will showcase Sarawak’s diverse heritage and artistic traditions. Sarawak Minister

Sabahan from UiTM Sarawak to represent Malaysia at prestigious design championship

KUCHING: Muhammad Abal Hakim Abal Mukam, a 19-year-old student from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak, has been selected to represent Malaysia at the highly anticipated Certiport’s Adobe Certified Professional World Championship 2023, set to be held in Orlando, Florida, the United States. The global event, scheduled from July 28 to