Saturday, 21 March 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Major sponsor backs Kuching’s Got Talent 2023

KUCHING: Kuching’s Got Talent 2023 got off to a good start with a company which has been a major sponsor over the years coming forward to make contribution of RM40,000 to the event. STM Lottery Sdn Bhd handed a mock cheque for the amount to Kuching City South Council (MBKS)

Tender bids for food fest conducted with transparency 

KUCHING: The mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Datuk Wee Hong Seng has assured the public that the tender and draw processes for food and drink stalls, as well as trade and funfair booths, for the upcoming Kuching Food Festival 2023 were conducted in a transparent manner. He emphasised

Aidel updates on progress of road project in Sibu Division

SIBU: During a site visit on Tuesday (June 27), Sarawak Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Ir Aidel Lariwoo provided an update on an ongoing road construction project aimed at improving connectivity and transportation infrastructure here. The project focuses on constructing roads along Sungai Bidut, Kampung Tutus, Kampung Sebedil

One killed in two-vehicle crash in Sibu

Sibu: A fatal accident involving a four-wheel-drive (4WD) and a Perodua Kancil car that occurred before the roundabout near the Sibu-Bintulu road today (June 24) has claimed the life of a person. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sibu Zone chief Andy Alie said in a statement that upon arrival, the authorities

Position rotations for 10 senior police officers

KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced a series of position rotations involving 10 senior officers, set to take effect on July 24. According to a press statement issued by PDRM secretary Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin yesterday, SAC Tan Beng Yeow, who is currently serving as the assistant director

Body of man who fell from Darul Hana bridge found

KUCHING: The body of a man who allegedly fell from the Darul Hana bridge into the Sarawak River in the wee hours of today (June 24) was found by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). According to a statement from the department, the body was discovered at 5.50am at the

Police looking into circulating false news about Taib’s health

KUCHING: The police have launched an investigation into a case involving the dissemination of false information concerning the health of the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed that on June 23, they received a report regarding the spread of

Fake news prompts police report

KUCHING: The widespread dissemination of fake news on social media regarding the health of Governor Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has prompted Astana officials to lodge a police report at the Gita police station yesterday. The Head of State’s press secretary Peter Sibon and several other officials lodged the

Man injured in collision on Pan Borneo Highway

SARIKEI: A collision between a 4×4 vehicle and a 10-tonne lorry along the Pan Borneo Highway near Simpang Bulat resulted in the injury of one man. According to a press statement issued on Friday (June 23), the incident, reported to the Fire and Rescue Department around 11.35am, prompted a swift

Police report over fake news on TYT’s health

KUCHING: The wide circulation of fake news on social media regarding the health of Governor Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has prompted Astana officials to lodge a police report at the Gita police station, here today. The report was lodged by the Head of State’s press secretary Peter Sibon