Author: Ma Chee Seng

Over 100 job scam victims awaiting rescue: DAP

KUCHING: Opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) estimates that more than 100 Sarawakians are still waiting to be rescued from abroad after falling victim to job scams. But in a press conference here Tuesday the party called on the families of these victims to leave their predicament in the hands of

No clues yet on missing septuagenarian

SIBU: There are still no clues as to the whereabouts of a 73-year-old with Alzheimer’s who has been missing since Nov 27 here. The search for Ling Siew Meau was suspended as evening fell on Saturday and will resume in the morning. Ling, who also has kidney problems, left his

Rider killed, another injured in crash

MERADONG: A motorcyclist lost his life while another sustained minor injuries following a collision at the Sarikei-Bintangor road on Friday. Meradong OCPD DSP Sekam Anoi reported receiving a call about the incident involving a Yamaha Y15 motorcycle (K1) and a Yamaha NVX motorcycle (K2) at 11.20 am. “Preliminary findings indicate

163 summonses issued for traffic violations

SIBU: A total of 162 summonses were issued for a range of offences as part of the Operasi Bersepadu Samseng Jalanan last Friday in the vicinity of Jalan Awang Ramli Amit and the town centre here. Sibu District Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili stated that these offences included driving without

Bomba recovers floating body

KANOWIT: The Kanowit Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) retrieved a body found floating near the Shell wharf gas station today (Dec 2). According to reports, the station received a call from the public requesting assistance in retrieving the body at 10.25am, prompting the dispatch of a team from its station

Upgrading of Batu Kitang Water Treatment Plant set for completion by Q1 2024

KUCHING: The upgrading of the Batu Kitang water treatment plant is set to be completed within the first quarter of 2024, said Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. The Utility and Telecommunication Minister said the focus is particularly on fortifying the capacity of the Batu Kitang water treatment plant, presently at 780

Police arrest teen linked to abandoned baby case

KUCHING: Police apprehended an 18-year-old boy today (Dec 2) as part of the investigation into the abandonment of a baby in the bushes of Bandar Baru Semariang. Kuching District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed the arrest, stating that the teenager, suspected to be linked with the teenage girl believed

Swift action by firefighters fends off blaze 

KUCHING: Swift action by the Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) prevented fire from spreading to the SEDC Premix Sdn Bhd factory at Mile 7, Old Airport Road today. According to reports by BOMBA, they received a call at 10.07 am regarding the incident and promptly dispatched a team from Batu

Driver trapped in three-vehicle crash 

KUCHING: A man was trapped in the driver’s seat of a Perodua Kancil car after being involved in a three-vehicle collision with a lorry and a Perodua Viva on Jalan Stephen Yong, Batu Kawa here on Thursday. The Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) received an emergency call at 4.11 pm