KANOWIT: Quick action by members of the public helped contain fire at a bus station store room in Pekan Kanowit today (May 11). According to reports, the fire and rescue department (Bomba) received a distress call at 12.55 pm about the incident, leading to a rapid deployment of a team
KUCHING: Road Transport Department (JPJ) has seized four vehicles consisting of two motorcycles, one car, and one lorry for having expired vehicle licences for more than a year in an operation on May 10. This operation, involving a total of 66 JPJ officers and members, saw the issuance of 22
KUCHING: A tree-falling incident due to heavy rain and wind at Tun Abdul Rahman Yaakup road caused a long traffic disruption today, prompting a swift response from the Petra Jaya Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). The incident, which occurred in front of Warong 2000, was reported to Bomba by the
MIRI: The Immigration Enforcement Unit (UPI) here concluded a rigorous two-day operation on Friday, resulting in the detainment of 62 individuals, 29 of whom are foreigners found violating immigration laws. The operation, which began on May 9, was initiated after extensive intelligence gathering and numerous public complaints. It targeted various
MUKAH: Two men were arrested on suspicion of stealing telecommunications cables in an operation conducted by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Mukah District Police Headquarters (IPD) on Friday. Mukah Police Chief DSP Muhammad Rizal Alias said the operation was launched around 2 pm after receiving intelligence about suspected
STAKAN assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim has urged relevant agencies to consider new legislation or amendments to delineate fishing areas to safeguard local resources. He said there was a need to protect areas of interest and prevent interference from external parties overfishing in rural areas. “Residents in the Stakan area, who
THE Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) was sombre as all members offered their condolences to the family of the late Datuk Mutang Tagal, the first Orang Ulu and Lun Bawang to be appointed as the 20th Senate President. Today (May 10), the August house observed a moment of silence following
The fourth day of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting concluded smoothly today at 6.33 pm. During the morning session, the Supplementary Supply (2024) Bill, 2024, was unanimously passed, allowing an additional expenditure of RM267,928,353. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, also serving as the Second Finance
BATU Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang commended the Premier’s visionary move to provide free tertiary education starting in 2026, making Sarawak the first in Malaysia to do so. He applauded Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s foresight, recognising education as a top priority and highlighting the significance
KALAKA assemblyman Mohamad Duri seeks more development initiatives, especially concerning essential facilities. He brought up the growing concern among local residents in his constituency regarding frequent electricity supply disruptions, commonly referred to as blackouts. “Of particular concern are the frequent electricity blackouts plaguing the region, prompting a call for a
