Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Sibu MRCS boosts emergency response capabilities with LDS church donation

SIBU: The Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sibu Branch recently received a donation from The Malaysian Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) aimed at enhancing their emergency response capabilities and community safety. According to a press release on Monday (Feb 26), the donation included various First Aid Training

Eastern Field Command prepares grand celebrations for PMTTD’s 10th anniversary

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Eastern Field Command Headquarters of the Army (PMTTD) is gearing up for a series of 10 programmes in commemoration of PMTTD’s remarkable decade-long journey. Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi, the commander of the Eastern Field Command of the Army, said that these upcoming events and

Army to maintain strong relation with regional neighbours

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Army Eastern Field Command (PMTTD) will strive to maintain strong relations with regional countries to safeguard national sovereignty and interests. Its Commander Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi said this during their 10th anniversary at the Muara Tuang Camp Multipurpose Hall today (Feb 26). “Cooperation and

Six nabbed for suspected involvement in brawl

PADAWAN: The police here have arrested six male suspects involved in a brawl that occurred on Jalan Batu Kawa-Matang. Superintendent Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad stated that the arrests, carried out under Operation Cantas, occurred at various locations yesterday evening (Feb 23). “The suspects, aged between 17 to 42 years

Retiree falls prey to phone scam

MIRI: A woman in her 70s suffered a loss of approximately RM900,000 after falling victim to a phone scam recently. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said in a report today that the retiree in Miri District reported the incident to the police on Feb 22, 2024. “The victim received

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Police probe viral video of argument in Kuching

KUCHING: Police are investigating a viral video which captured an argument that unfolded in front of a commercial establishment along the Batu Kawa-Matang road on Feb 21. Padawan police chief Supt. Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the video uploaded by Facebook user Arif Danial on Feb 22 shows footage,

Firefighters rescue trapped accident victim

KUCHING: A driver of a Perodua Viva suffered facial injuries and a thigh fracture when his car skidded off Demak Laut Road and rammed into a tree. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) responded to a distress call at 7.34 am today and dispatched a rescue team from Petra Jaya

Firemen put out fire in Miri and Kanowit

MIRI: Firemen responded to two separate fire incidents, extinguishing both blazes without any reported casualties. The first incident occurred early today at an uninhabited residence located at Wishesland Piasau Camp Beach Road. Firemen from the Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received an emergency call at 1 am, prompting the

Bidayuh community mourns Taib’s passing

KUCHING: The Bidayuh community mourns the loss of former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) advisor Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the community remembers Taib for his role in appointing the Bidayuhs to high positions. “As the chief executive (of

Stakan SUPP chairman mourns loss of ‘close friend and mentor’ Taib

KUCHING: The passing of former Sarawak Tuan Yang di-Pertua (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has left a significant impact on many, including Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok and his family. Sim, who considered Taib a close friend and mentor, shared his thoughts