Saturday, 3 January 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Day 9 of SAR ops for capsized boat victim, more agencies involved

KAPIT: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for the capsized boat at SK Lepong Balleh, Jalan Melekun, here, has entered its ninth day. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said key points discussed during a briefing included coordination with various agencies, deployment of resources, and the continuation of search efforts

RM5 Menu Rahmah sparks debate among bazaar vendors

KUCHING: A recent initiative has sparked conversation among vendors over the mandating of a RM5 Menu Rahmah, aimed at providing affordable options for those with limited means, garnering mixed reactions within the local community. Vendors like Bella and Rine at the Emart Batu Kawa bazaar, selling donuts, proponents of the

SSD hopes to raise RM300,000 from charity food fair

KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for the Deaf (SSD) will be organising its Charity Food Fair 2024 on April 7 (Sunday) in conjunction with its 40th anniversary. The charity food fair will be held at the vicinity of the Association of Churches in Sarawak, Jalan Stampin here starting at 8.00am until

TYT is chief patron of Malaysian scouts association

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, was conferred the title of Chief Patron of the Malaysian Scouts Association today (Mar 13). Chief Scout of Malaysia, Brigadier General (Retired) Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Zin Bidin, presented the award to Wan Junaidi during a courtesy call

DiVA seeks to foster robust innovation community

KUCHING: The Digital Village Accelerator (DiVA) aims to foster a robust innovation community in Sarawak who will drive the growth of digital technology and creative industries. A collaborative initiative of Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Nexea, Cohort 3 of the flagship programme under the Sarawak Digital and Innovation Ecosystem,

State calls for daily Scoot flights to Miri

KUCHING: Sarawak has asked Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ low cost cost arm, to consider operating daily flights between Singapore and Miri. State Transport Minister  Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin who floated the idea based his justification on Miri’s importance to the oil and gas industry. Shell Malaysia, for instance, is moving

Abg Jo’s inclusive policies strengthen racial, religious unity: Uggah

KUCHING: Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah hailed the inclusive policies of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg which have fostered a stronger sense of unity and harmony among the diverse communities. Speaking at a dinner hosted by Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) at Imperial Hotel last night (Mar

Collision leaves Toyota Altis charred

SIMUNJAN: A collision between two cars near the Simunjan flyover resulted in one of the car being completely burnt after it caught fire, resulting in injuries to both drivers during an accident yesterday. According to the Fire and Rescue Department, they received a call at 11.10am regarding the collision involving

Four suspects nabbed for motorcycle theft

KUCHING: Police apprehended four men on suspicion of being actively involved in motorcycle theft during four separate raids conducted across the city last Thursday. Kuching district police deputy chief, Superintendent Merbin Lisa, announced that a combined police team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as well as officers from Gita

Two dead, others injured in collision

SARIKEI: A collision involving a car and a trailer truck at the Betong/Sarikei/Meradong Road claimed two lives on Wednesday’s night (Mar 6). Sarikei District police chief Deputy Superintendent Aswandy Anis said the incident occurred at KM451 when a 69-year-old man, driving from Kuching to Pakan, lost control, crossed into the