KUCHING: The fire incident on Ewe Hai Street underscores the importance for tenants and shopowners to remain vigilant and ensure they have all necessary fire prevention equipment mandated by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) mayor Hilmy Othman noted at the scene the importance of
KUCHING: Five shops at Ewe Hai Street here faced a fire outbreak today (Mar 8), with three completely consumed by flames and two partially damaged. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) deputy director, Tiong Ling Hii, said that a team of 35 firefighters from Tabuan Jaya, Padungan, and Batu Lintang
KUCHING: The Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO) today submitted a complaint letter relating to a housing construction investment scam that occurred last year, said its secretary-general Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim. Hishamuddin explained the submission to the State Prosecution director Mohd Taufik Mohd Yusoff in the Attorney General’s Chambers is to prosecute
KUCHING: The police have conducted a Special Raid Operation across Sarawak, arresting 282 individuals for drug offences. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said that during the operation, 656.63 grams of various drugs, valued at RM 42,911.60, were seized. “The operation, dubbed Ops Tapis, led to the arrest of 29
MIRI: Efforts to promote local singers and Iban songs should be encouraged to develop the entertainment, creative arts, and performance industry in Sarawak, said Anderson Dato Paran The executive chairman of the BMAS Holdings Sdn Bhd group, an enthusiast in the local entertainment, creative arts, and performance industry made the
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) is undertaking significant changes, expanding its functions to align with the state government’s new environmental directives. Environmental Quality Controller Jack Liam said these changes, including the implementation of the Environment (Reduction of GHG Emission) Ordinance 2023, mark a crucial step towards achieving
MIRI: A fire tore through a residential area at Lorong Harmoni 3C Tudan here yesterday (Mar 7), reducing two houses to ashes. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) responded swiftly after receiving a distress call at 5.02 pm. A team from the Lopeng fire station rushed to the scene to
SIBU: Two policemen are among four victims reported missing after the longboat they were travelling in capsized in the Batang Baleh River near SK Lepong Baleh in Kapit yesterday afternoon. Kapit district police chief DSP Rohana Nanu said at the time of the incident, the two policemen were on their
SIBURAN: Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr. Jerip Susil graciously handed over a financial assistance today to the owner of a fabric shophouse at Mile 17 Jalan Kuching-Serian which was ravaged by fire yesterday. Jerip made a visit to the fire victim shophouse, Chong Vui Miau to assess the extent of the
KUCHING: The Kuching China Trade Importers and Exporters Association (KCTIEA) will be attending the 135th China Guangzhou Spring Trade Fair, a globally recognised event, from April 15 to May 5. According to a statement on Wednesday (March 6), this renowned trade fair attracts thousands of business professionals from across the
