Saturday, 3 January 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Council to conduct Aidilfitri spring cleaning

KUCHING: In preparation for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri festival, the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) will be carrying out a spring cleaning initiative from March 26 to April 9. During this period, MPP urged residents to participate in ensuring cleanliness in their neighborhoods. Residents are reminded to responsibly dispose of

Work on water fun park begins

KUCHING: Preparations for the formal ground-breaking ceremony of the Kuching South City Hall (MBKS) water fun park are underway, said Datuk Wee Hong Seng. However, the Mayor said, clearing works in the area are in process. “The transfer of the site was completed four days ago, as previously reported. Consequently,

MBKS Car Free Day and Kuching Earth Hour on March 23

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Hall (MBKS) Car Free Day and Kuching Earth Hour event will be held at Saradise here this Saturday (Mar 23). Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said last year’s event was a success during the Kuching Earth Hour event, where Sarawak achieved notable reductions in carbon

Tribal tattoos hold out global potential: Snowdan

KUCHING: Sarawakian tribal tattoos can elevate the state’s reputation on the global platform, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan. He likened their potential to elevate Sarawak’s name on the international stage to the distinct designs of the Maori in New Zealand and other

Sagah: Conduct workshops, seminars to enhance KMKK competency

KUCHING: Relevant governmental bodies are urged to enhance the competency of community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) in Sarawak. In urging this, Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said this can be done through conducting regular workshops and seminars by the Council for Native

Lorries collide at Batang Samarahan Bridge

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A driver and his assistant were injured in a collision between two lorries at the Batang Samarahan Bridge yesterday. According to the Fire and Rescue Department, the two lorries were transporting hardware goods when the accident happened at 8.35am. Firefighters confirmed the collision which caused two individuals to

Swift action by butcher shop staff prevents disaster in Tabuan Jaya

KUCHING: Quick-thinking actions by a staff member at a butcher shop in Tabuan Jaya averted a potential disaster as they swiftly contained a fire that broke out within the premises yesterday evening (Mar 15). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the incident occurred at approximately 7.19pm when one

Public’s aid sought in road rage

KUCHING: The Kuching District Police are urging members of the public to come forward with any relevant information related to a road altercation at Jalan Demak. Kuching Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said, in light of a recent social media uproar, a video showing a motorcyclist engaging in provocative behavior

Body of last Kapit boat capsize victim recovered

KAPIT: The body of the last victim involved in the capsized boat incident at SK Lepong Balleh, Jalan Melekun, was found in the Seputin area, located 2 km from the site of the initial incident at 11.30 am today. Kapit district police chief DSP Rohana Nanu said the recovery of

Electrical equipment shop damaged by fire

KUCHING: A fire at Sin Hin Cheong, Kota Sentosa Commercial Centre here, yesterday evening resulted in a 60 per cent loss to a shop specialising in electrical equipment. Fortunately, despite the severity of the incident reported at 6.25 pm, the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) confirmed there were no fatalities.