Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Assemblyman aids siblings after fire tragedy

KUCHING: The Satok assemblyman Ibrahim Baki has pledged his support to the Lim siblings, who were affected by fire today (April 2) at their home located at 187B, Lorong Satok 17. Ibrahim, who visited the victims today, stressed his dedication to providing aid within his constituency whenever disasters strike. “We

Need for refinement in PADU system, says deputy minister

KUCHING: There is a need to refine the Central Database Hub (PADU) system to ensure the safety and well-being of the people, says Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. While acknowledging its commendable intentions, the Deputy Minister of Economy stressed the necessity of implementing the initiative while considering feedback for further enhancement,

Driver trapped in a two-lorry collision

MUKAH: A driver was trapped in a collision involving two 10-ton lorries carrying loads of stones along the Jalan Kemena Sungai Bawang Ulu Balingian today (Mar 30). According to reports by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the incident happened at 8.50 am and a team was dispatched from the

Two severely injured in Tatau-Sibu Road collision

TATAU: Two men sustained severe injuries following a collision involving two four-wheel-drive vehicles near Simpang Sangan along the Tatau-Sibu Road yesterday (Mar 29). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the 3.36pm incident prompted an immediate response from a team dispatched from the Tatau fire station. Upon arrival, it

Five students detained for bullying dorm-mate

MUKAH: Five Form 5 students from a secondary school here were detained to assist in the investigation of a bullying case involving a Form 3 student from the same school. Mukah OCPD DSP Muhammad Rizal Alias stated that all five 17-year-old male teenagers were remanded for four days from Thursday

KPDN confiscates diesel and containers in Kota Samarahan raid

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDN) recently seized a vehicle here with approximately 800 litres of diesel oil and two bulk containers (IBC) with an electric pump, totaling an estimated value of RM12,320. “On Friday (Mar 29), the ministry received a case transfer from the

MAF intercepts smuggling attempt in Ba’kelalan

BA’KELALAN: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) through units operating under the formation of the First Infantry Division of Malaysia (1st Division) successfully intercepted an attempt to smuggle sugar and diesel worth RM 1,422.75 here, yesterday (Mar 29). MAF said at 9.45am, a team of soldiers conducting patrols in Kg Punang

17 nabbed in series of immigration raids in Miri

MIRI: The Immigration Enforcement Unit (UPI) detained 17 foreign individuals for various offences, such as working without valid permits and misusing permits on (Mar 28) during their series of raids around Miri. Three locals were also detained for further investigation for employing foreigners without valid work permits. “Acting on public

Peat fire whack-a-mole in Miri

MIRI: While there was some success by authorities to extinguish the peat fire in Sungai Adong here, a new fire prompted firefighting operations to be continued for its third day. Director of the Miri Maritime Zone Captain Mohd Shafie Paing said the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) employed a Bombardier

Road closure for deity procession on March 29 – 31

KUCHING: Over 200 contingents are expected to participate during the coming weekend “Seng Ong Deity” procession which will start on March 29 (Friday) until March 31 (Sunday). The procession is set to take place along Wayang Street and is predicted to draw approximately 20,000 visitors and onlookers. To coordinate the