Sunday, 18 January 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

SAR ops expanded in search for missing fishermen

MIRI: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for four fishermen who went missing after their boats capsized off Miri waters on Tuesday (July 18) has been expanded to cover over 539 square nautical miles. However, the operation had to be temporarily postponed today due to adverse weather conditions, including strong

Refloating capsized vessel to be undertaken soon

SEBUYAU: Efforts to refloat the capsized vessel of MV Tung Sung which was carrying landscaping rocks at the Pulau Burung Sebuyau will be made by the shipping company soon. Director of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), Zin Azman Yunus said the refloating process planned requires skilled divers and preparations

Citadel Group focuses on credible and accessible financial services

KUCHING: Citadel Group, a financial organisation that has been successfully growing its business in Peninsular Malaysia, has now expanded its operations to Borneo. To establish its position in the financial market, the group hosted its inaugural Borneo media networking session here on today (July 20). During the event, Citadel Group

Telco tower in Padawan razed by fire

PADAWAN: A fire broke out at a telecommunications tower in Padawan Lorong 1A, Kampung Paya Mebi, Jalan Landeh, yesterday (July 14). According to the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the fire affected the cable section situated on the telecommunications tower owned by SACOFA in Bukit Landeh. After receiving an emergency call,

Midnight fire destroys house in Lundu

LUNDU: A house fire broke out in Kampung Opek, Lundu, resulting in the complete destruction of a temporary residence. According to the state Fire and Rescue Department, after receiving an emergency call at 12.11am today (July 15), a team of firefighters was promptly despatched to the scene. Upon arriving, they found that

ART roundabouts upgrading works set for completion in November

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The project to upgrade five roundabouts along the Kuching-Samarahan Highway and the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) for Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) vehicles is expected to be completed by November at the latest. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said both projects are not facing any major disruptions

Miri City Council cracks down on errant shop owners

MIRI: In a bid to uphold public cleanliness and safety, the Miri City Council (MCC) has launched a rigorous enforcement operation yesterday (July 13) against violations of the Cleanliness Bylaw. The operation specifically targeted the improper use of parking lots and public areas by shop owners, which not only tarnishes

Sarawak police conduct successful operation against drug activities

KUCHING: The Sarawak Contingent of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) carried out a successful operation, Ops Tapis Khas Siri 3/2023, from July 10 to 12 in collaboration with the Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (JSJN) and other departments within PDRM. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri announced during a

APM removes hornet’s nest from roof

KUALA BARAM: The Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) was called in to remove a hornet’s nest from outside a house in Kampung Muhibbah here yesterday (July 13). A 43-year-old male was gathering wood around the compound of his house when he noticed the menacing nest beneath the roof of his

Cat rescued from car engine compartment

MIRI: A cat trapped in a car engine compartment was rescued by the Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) yesterday. APM personnel were alerted to the incident at Jalan Lang, Pujut here by the complainant at 8.16 pm. The woman complainant noticed a dog barking near her car and upon checking