KUCHING: The infamous Geng Piji, known for vehicle theft, housebreaking, robbery, and cable theft, has been dismantled following the arrest of its leader and 11 members by the police. Kuching District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said that all suspects are local men aged between 20 and 30. “On May
KUCHING: The Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) detained a man within 24 hours after he broke into a residence on Jalan Kedandi Tabuan Jaya here last Tuesday. Kuching District Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah, said the 42-year-old suspect was arrested at a house on Jalan Urat Mata here last
MARUDI: The Marudi Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has launched a search and rescue (SaR) operation for 87-year-old Nyawa Unjong, who went missing from her garden at Rh. Chabop Anak Diau, Sungai Tarak, Lubok Amam Marudi. The SaR began after Bomba received a call from the Marudi police station yesterday
KUCHING: Swift response by Bomba personnel quelled a rooftop fire that broke out early this morning at a building in MJC Batu Kawa, here. The fire, reported at 7.16 am, prompted firefighters from the Batu Lintang station who were assisted by their counterparts from Tabuan Jaya, to act fast. The
KUCHING: Some 400 police personnel will be deployed for the Gawai Dayak Parade tomorrow (June 15) which will feature 108 contingents from the Dayak ethnic community. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said among the total 427 police personnel who will be on duty will be 42 senior officers. “Premier
PETALING JAYA: In an era where information accessibility is paramount, the nation’s archives must be accessible, inclusive, and reflective of diverse narratives, says Deputy Minister of National Unity, Senator Saraswathy Kandasami. She said this when officially launching the International Archives Week 2024 and the Local Authority Records Management Awareness Programme
KUALA LUMPUR: International Archives Week 2024 kicked off, emphasising the critical role of digital transformation in preserving Malaysia’s heritage. The event, inaugurated by Deputy Minister of National Unity Senator Saraswathy Kandasami, runs from June 9 to 14 nationwide. It aims to raise public awareness, particularly among the youth, about the
KUCHING: The state government has increased funding for the development of non-Islamic houses of worship to RM90 million this year in the continuing effort to promote religious inclusivity in Sarawak. Last year a sum of RM80 million was allocated for the same purpose. This was announced by Deputy Premier and
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 3,256 soon-to-be retired personnel from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) have completed their Transitioning Training Programme under the Ex-Servicemen Affairs Corporation (Perhebat). “This programme, unique to the military, is crucial for personnel preparing for retirement,” said Lt- Gen Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi. “The Transition
SIBURAN: The Gawai Carnival 2024 at Kampung Masaan here aimed to instil the festival’s tradition in the younger generation, ensuring that cherished customs continue to thrive, says Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. The Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, highlighted the event’s success in not only celebrating Gawai
