KUCHING: Twelve-year-old Sarawak prodigy Jayda Chang of Tyng Dance Academy (TDA) secured double champion titles in the MYDF Closed Solo Latin Female categories, triumphing in both Junior I and II divisions held in Johor from April 6 to 7. According to a statement on Tuesday (April 9), her exceptional performance
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr. Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has collaborated with Masjid Wan Alwi in Tabuan Jaya to distribute “Bakul Raya” (festive baskets) to 110 needy families and individuals. These baskets, filled with snacks, packet drinks, cordial drinks and biscuits are aimed at brightening the Aidilfitri celebrations for the
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata has attributed driver negligence, including speeding and disregarding traffic signals, as the primary cause of road accidents, particularly during festive seasons. He said despite various efforts made to address the issue, there are still some road users who fail to learn from
KUCHING: The 2nd Kuching International Tattoo Expo 2024 aims to foster openness and encourage the broader acceptance of tattoo culture, particularly among communities in Peninsular Malaysia. Organising chairman Boi Skrang, while discussing perceptions surrounding tattooed individuals and artists, noted the growing acceptance within the Sarawak region. He underscored tattoos as
LUNDU: The Sarawak Immigration Department apprehended four individuals at two separate locations in Biawak on Thursday for attempting to cross the border without proper documentation during the Ops Serkap. According to reports, among these individuals were both foreign nationals and Malaysian citizens. Subsequently, the individuals were then taken into custody
KUCHING: A 34-year-old man from Kampung Batu Kitang has committed suicide in his home on Thursday night. According to Padawan district police acting chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong, the incident was reported by a police officer from the Batu Kawa Police Station following a call from Gerakan Padawan. “The deceased
KUCHING: A total of 700 police personnel from various branches of the Sarawak Contingent will be deployed for Ops Selamat 22 during Hari Raya Aidilfitri from April 8 to 13. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata announced that the six-day operation will be conducted by members of the Sarawak Traffic
LUNDU: The Sarawak Civil Defence Force (APM) coast rescuers of Telok Melano Beach made an unexpected discovery when they stumbled upon the carcass of a stranded whale on the shores of Telok Melano Beach, Sematan today. According to a post on APM’S Facebook page, this finding has sparked considerable interest
MIRI: A fierce fire swept through six doors of a 105-door longhouse in Long Belok, Apoh, Baram, leaving 28 villagers homeless on the morning of April 4. Reports from the Marudi Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the department was alerted to the fire at 7.55 am. Six doors of the longhouse had
KUCHING: Stranded villagers of Kpg Segu Bunuk received food aid and essentials from Hope Place. A part of the village was cut off from the main road due to the collapse of the only bridge connecting them, leaving them inaccessible by vehicles. “In response to the urgent need for assistance,
