Author: Ma Chee Seng

Road closure to accommodate DBKU race

KUCHING: The public are advised to plan their trips ahead for tomorrow’s (Dec 10) Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) Road Race 1.0 Championship as some roads will be closed to accommodate the event. According to Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah, the road closure will commence on Dec 10, at 7.30

MAF colonel urges unity and respect for armed forces

PADAWAN: Sarawakians are urged to collectively honour and recognize the enduring contributions of soldiers who have dedicated themselves to the nation’s security since pre-independence. First Infantry Division Headquarters Muara Tuang Camp chief of staff Colonel Mohamed Rosly Darasid said the sacrifices of these soldiers have been instrumental in ensuring the

Landslide incidents hit Kapit

KAPIT: Two separate landslide incidents rocked areas in Kapit, causing structural damage to a house and impacting a bridge due to heavy rainfall. The State Fire and Rescue Department operations centre said the first incident occurred at Sebuluh kilometre 5, Pelajau, where a landslide struck behind a single-storey house around

Prompt Bomba response quells car fire on Vista Perdana Bypass Road

MIRI: A four-wheel-drive vehicle caught fire along the Vista Perdana Bypass Road in the early hours of today (Dec 9). The State Fire and Rescue Department operations centre said they received a call regarding the incident at around midnight which prompted a dispatch from Lopeng station to the scene. “The

Road collision sparks motorcycle fire

BINTULU: A collision between a motorcycle and a car along Permata 8 Lane here resulted in the motorcycle catching fire, leaving the pillion rider with a broken right leg. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) the 8.55pm incident last night (Dec 8) prompted an immediate dispatch of a

Special committee to tackle high cost of living in Sabah, Sarawak, Labuan

KUCHING: Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will be chairing a special committee to address the high cost of living in Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan. He added that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is committed to addressing this issue, and implementation efforts will

Handover of vehicles, assets boosts Sarawak APM’s capabilities

KUCHING: Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali says the handover of vehicles and assets to Sarawak’s Civil Defence Force (APM) aims to enhance the authorities’ capability and effectiveness across various levels, reinforcing services to the public in the region. The federal Minister for Sabah, Sarawak Affairs, and Special Functions in the Prime

Bomba acts fast on car fire

MIRI: The Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) swiftly responded to a car fire involving a Toyota Vios on Jalan Medical here today (Dec 8). Upon receiving a call about the incident at 6.45 am, Bomba dispatched a team from the Miri fire station to the scene. Upon arrival, the

Transit Signal Priority to provide for seamless ART flow

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system is set to revolutionise urban transportation with its Transit Signal Priority (TSP) which will ensure the ART gains priority at traffic lights, granting it a seamless flow through intersections without disruptions. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this at

Best to let people decide

KUCHING: The extent of public backing for United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) and the Democratic Action Party (DAP) will only be decided during the next General Election (GE), said George Lam Li Kang. The DAP Socialist Youth (DAPSY) Kuching chief stated that it is still too early to assess public