Friday, 8 August 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

10,123 arrests recorded in anti-drug ops until Oct

KUCHING: The One Stop Committee (OSC) for Addressing Drug and Substance Abuse (MIDS) in Sarawak has made significant strides in combating the issue from January to October 2024. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the enforcement agencies, including the Narcotics Criminal Investigation

Water upgrade to meet Samalaju demands

BINTULU: The critical Samalaju Water Supply Infrastructure Project Phase 2, which aims to increase the capacity of the existing water treatment plant from 80 million litres per day (MLD) to 200 MLD, is poised to meet the growing industrial demands of the Samalaju Industrial Park (SIP). Led by the Regional

SSPCA to host Christmas Charity Bazaar on Dec 8

KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) has announced the return of its popular Christmas Charity Bazaar, set to take place on Dec 8, at the MBKS Community Hall here. According to a press release on Wednesday (Nov 27), the event aims to raise funds

Swinburne team makes a splash at regatta

KUCHING: The Swinburne Dragon Boat Club (SDBC) made waves at the Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta (SIDBR) 2024. One of its teams earned a semi-final spot in the competition that drew 54 teams from 21 countries.  Competing in three categories — International Premier Mix 12, International Premier Open 12, and

MPKS explores long term collaboration with China

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Long-term collaboration in three key areas took centre stage at a meeting between the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China here recently.  Led by MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos, the meeting with Consul-General Xing Weiping, also looked forward to

New Siburan Health Clinic opens to serve growing population needs

SIBURAN: The much-anticipated new Siburan Health Clinic has officially opened its doors, marking a significant milestone in improving healthcare services for the local community. Deputy Minister of Transport (Road and Air)  Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil, officiated at the event during a town hall session with the community at the Siburan

SAR operation ongoing for missing septuagenarian in Sri Aman

SRI AMAN:  A search and rescue (SAR) operation to locate a missing elderly man in Rh Ringgit Ibol, here, entered its third day today (Nov 23). The operation is focused on a 75-year-old man, Niang Lasa, who was reported missing after venturing into his farm three days ago.  The Sri

Cops probe to determine if crash victims entered illegally

SARIKEI: Police are investigating whether seven Indonesian passengers involved in a fatal crash at KM448 Jalan Betong-Sarikei-Meradong had entered Malaysia legally.  Sarikei district police chief Superintendent Aswandy Anis confirmed that the victims had no prior criminal records. However, investigations are ongoing to determine the passengers’ immigration status and whether they

Eight dead, two injured in tragic collision on Sarikei highway

SARIKEI: A collision involving two vehicles at KM448 Jalan Betong-Sarikei-Meradong claimed eight lives and left two others injured on Thursday (Nov 21). The accident, which occurred around 2.50 pm, involved a Perodua Alza and a Toyota Hilux.  According to Sarikei district police chief Superintendent Aswandy Anis, the Perodua Alza was

Building a dementia-friendly Sarawak via initiative

KUCHING: As Malaysia approaches its transition into an aged nation by 2030, proactive measures are being implemented to address the growing challenges of dementia care in Sarawak. Rotary Club of Bintulu Central (RCBC), in partnership with the Alzheimer Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM) has embarked on a project known as the