Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Brave locals step up in crash rescue

MIRI: A two-vehicle collision involving a Proton Iriz and a Perodua Kancil occurred on the Miri-Bintulu Road today (Jan 10). he Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Operations Centre received an emergency call at 12.35 pm and dispatched a team from the Miri Central Fire and Rescue Station. Upon arrival,

JPJ launches Ops Cahaya to enhance enforcement on tinted screens

MIRI: The Sarawak Road Transport Department (RTD) has launched Ops Cahaya across the state to monitor and take action against road users who violate regulations under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333). The operation focuses on offences related to the excessive use of tinted windows that fail to comply

BSN Mobile Banking Branch brings convenience to Julau folk

JULAU: The presence of Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) Mobile Banking Branch (Cawangan Bank Bergerak, CBB) at the basketball court in Julau on Wednesday (Jan 8) was warmly received by residents as it alleviates the burden of traveling to distant bank branches for transactions. According to branch officer of BSN Sarikei,

Diesel smuggling operation foiled

MIRI: A coordinated effort by the Marine Intelligence Unit (URM) of the Tactical Headquarters Marine Police Force, Region 5, led to the interception of a vehicle suspected of transporting contraband diesel fuel on Tuesday. The operation, codenamed Op Taring Kontraban, was carried out at approximately 2.30 pm along Jalan Lutong-Kuala

Early education shapes future leaders

KUCHING: Early education is pivotal in laying the foundation for the future of Sarawak and Malaysia as a whole, said Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. Highlighting the importance of early education as the cornerstone of national success, Hazland said, “Early education not

ASICS unveils NOVABLAST 5 running shoe

KUALA LUMPUR: ASICS has officially launched the latest iteration of its popular NOVABLAST line, the NOVABLAST 5 running shoe, promising an energised and comfortable experience for runners of all levels. Incorporating ASICS’ newly developed FF BLAST MAX foam, the NOVABLAST 5 offers an 8.5 per cent improvement in bounce compared

Ministry receives intimate guide to Kuching food delights

KUCHING: A guidebook on the city’s vaunted food delights that have earned it Unesco recognition was handed over to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) here Tuesday (Jan 7). Kuching South City Council mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng described the “Intimate and Ultimate Guide of Kuching Gastronomy” as

STEM and Career Carnival inspires students in Simanggang

SIMANGGANG: The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Career Carnival organised by the Sri Aman Zone Counseling and Guidance Teachers Association attracted 600 participants and featured seven institutions and five STEM agencies and as exhibitors. The programme was held at Dewan Suarah Sri Aman on Tuesday (Jan 7), officiated

93 RTPs implemented by Padawan Municipal Council in 2024

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) delivered 93 Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs) in 2024, reaffirming its commitment to enhancing infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents.  In a press statement issued today, MPP chairman Tan Kai highlighted the council’s efforts in implementing the Sarawak government’s RTP initiative. Under

Man killed in house collapse at Jalan Stampin Baru

KUCHING: A 58-year-old man lost his life in a tragic house collapse at Lorong 17, Jalan Stampin Baru, early this morning (Jan 4). The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received an alert about the incident at 2.50 am, and a team from the Tabuan Jaya Fire and Rescue Station