Saturday, 21 March 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

SK Kujang Mawang to cater for villagers once ready

SERIAN: Residents of Kujang Mawang will benefit from education as a National School (SK) is set to be established in the area. Serian Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem stated that the construction of the school has already begun in the initial phase starting this year. “Last Tuesday,

i-CATS and four institutions sign MoU to nurture talent

KUCHING: i-CATS University College signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for an exchange programme with four educational institutions to foster academic excellence, promote innovation and nurture talent. The signing marked the establishment of partnerships and the strengthening of ties between Telkom University Bandung, Politeknik Negeri Sambas, Kolej Komuniti Kuching, Kolej

Escapee faces court charges

BAU: A detainee who escaped from the Tapah police station lockup on June 12 and was recaptured last week appeared in a Kuching court today to face charges under Section 224 of the Penal Code. Deputy Commissioner of Police Datuk Mancha Ata said the male Indonesian was re-arrested last Wednesday

Poge retires as Bau district police chief, Jugah takes over

BAU: ASP Jugah Aleng is the new police chief of Bau; he takes over from  DSP Poge Nyaon. Deputy Commissioner of Police Datuk Mancha Ata witnessed the handover of duties at the Bau district police headquarters today. Poge, who has been serving as the Bau district police chief since October

Padawan retiree duped in non-existent job scam

KUCHING: A retired sexagenarian in Padawan fell victim to a non-existent part-time job scam, highlighting the growing concern of online fraud in Malaysia.  According to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri, the incident took place on March 26 when a 60-year-old retiree came across a part-time job advertisement on

Mass vaccination, microchipping to combat rabies threat

BATU KAWA: In a bid to curb rabies and promote responsible pet ownership, a mass vaccination, dog licencing, and microchipping programme was held today (June 17) at Dewan Bola Keranjang, SJK Chung Hua Batu Kawa. The event, organised by the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), aimed to raise public awareness and encourage

MMEA detains tugboat’s crew suspected of illegal diesel loading

KUCHING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has apprehended a group of eight crew members, including the captain, on suspicions of unlawfully loading government-owned diesel onto an unidentified tanker. In a press release issued by First Admiral (Maritime) Zin Azman Md Yunus, director of Sarawak MMEA, it was revealed that

Police launches probe phone scam impersonation

MIRI: The Sarawak police has initiated a thorough investigation into two recent incidents involving fraudulent phone calls which have caused huge financial losses for the victims. According to a press release by Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri today (June 16),  in the first case, a 62-year-old female

SMG and TVS drive Sarawak’s creative growth

KUCHING: The Sarawak Media Group (SMG) and Television Sarawak (TVS) have achieved their goal of developing the creative content industry in Sarawak. TVS chief executive officer (CEO) Rizal Zulkapli said that they are committed to nurturing local talents and elevating the industry to national and international standards of excellence. “This

Sumpahan Jerunei premieres on July 27

KUCHING: Horror film ‘Sumpahan Jerunei,’ is set to grace the silver screen on July 27, offering audiences the historical significance behind the Melanau community’s sacred pillar, known as the “Tiang Jerunei.” Produced by Seni Dua Puluh Dua Puluh Sdn Bhd, the film’s focuses on shedding light to the hidden history