Friday, 8 August 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Teenager dies after losing control of his motorbike

SERIAN: A fatal accident has claimed the life of a 19-year-old motorcyclist on late Wednesday night which occurred along Jalan Kuching-Sri Aman. According to the Serian District Police Chief, DSP Neil Baginda, initial investigations revealed that the victim was heading towards Sri Aman at 11.57 pm when he lost control

Fatal self-accident claims life of a man

KUCHING: A road accident which occurred early this morning (Oct 17) at Batu 18, Jalan Kuching-Serian had resulted in the death of a 62-year-old man, after the pick-up truck he drove plunged into a ditch. Upon receiving a call at 6.10 am, a team from the Siburan Fire and Rescue

Duo nabbed in connection with death of child

BINTULU: The police are appealing to the public for any information related to the death of a four-year-old child in the Sg. Setiam area here. According to Bintulu District Police, the child was pronounced dead at Bintulu Hospital on the evening of October 15, 2024, at approximately 7.50 pm. Authorities

Local eatery’s kitchen catches fire

KABONG: Fire broke out in the kitchen of a local eatery located in Kampung Hilir Darat here on Wednesday. The Saratok Fire and Rescue Station received a distress call regarding the incident and dispatched a team to the scene. Fortunately, the Kabong Community Firefighting Squad (PBS) and local residents have

Sarawak police honour 203 retired officers with medals

SIBU: A total of 203 retired or former officers from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Sarawak Contingent were honoured with the Pingat Jasa Pahlawan Negara (PJPN) during the fifth series of the 2024 award ceremony. According to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata, the medal is a recognition of their

Kenyalang Gold Card and Senior Citizen Health Benefits registration Oct 19-20

KUCHING: A registration drive for the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) and the Senior Citizen Health Benefits (SCHB) Programme will take place this weekend from Oct 19 to 20. According to organising chairman Sih Hua Tong, the event is jointly organised by six branches of the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP)

Work together to improve water supply coverage statewide: Julaihi

KUCHING: Minister for Utility and Telecommunications Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi has urged all parties, especially the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), to work together to ensure the success of ongoing efforts to improve water supply infrastructure across the state. Speaking at an appreciation ceremony yesterday (Oct 15), which honoured

National Book Data Study important for intellectual development: Aaron

PUTRAJAYA: The first National Book Data Study, conducted by the Ministry of National Unity through the National Library of Malaysia (PNM), has been completed, establishing a current profile of the country’s book industry. National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang said in a press statement today the study plays

MMEA detains Vietnamese fishing vessel in Miri waters

MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) successfully detained a Vietnamese fishing vessel approximately 174 nautical miles northwest of Tanjung Baram, here yesterday (Oct 11). Miri Maritime Zone director Captain Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said the apprehension was carried out by one of the agency’s vessels conducting patrols in Sarawak

Three house fires break out across Sarawak

KUCHING: Three house fire incidents occurred today (Oct 12) in Sarawak with the first one being reported at 10.34am in a workers’ housing block at Jelalong 3 Estate, Bintulu. The fire completely engulfed a single-story, non-permanent structure housing five units. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported. A total of 8