KUCHING: Fingers are crossed for Niah National Park on its journey to achieving recognition as a World Heritage Site, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said this when asked by reporters about the national park’s status after it was nominated
KUCHING: The 22nd International Council on Monuments and Sites Triennial General Assembly 2026 (ICOMOS 2026) will take place in Kuching from October 17 to 24, marking the first-ever such event in Southeast Asia. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the event anticipates
KUCHING: Sarawak’s schools need continuous allocation for maintenance apart from substantial funds for refurbishment, said Datuk Dr Annuar Rapee. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development pointed out that the poor condition of numerous schools in Sarawak is a result of inadequate maintenance, leading to the need for
KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has advised the public to avoid joining a gathering in support of a case set for October 17, related to a riot in Kanowit. During a press conference on Thursday, Sarawak Police Deputy Commissioner, Datuk Mancha Ata, voiced concerns about the event possibly disturbing
KUCHING: A local engineer in his early 30s here was tricked into an online investment scam through the Yomaex platform, losing a total of RM182,000. The Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri, said today that the man had first connected with someone named ‘Lucky’ on Facebook in May
SIMUNJAN: The Simunjan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) successfully captured a 10-foot-long crocodile at Kampung Sabun, yesterday evening (Oct 13). According to reports, Bomba received a call at 7.38pm from a residence in the area regarding a crocodile in a ditch, prompting a team to be dispatched to the scene.
KUCHING: Datuk Mancha Ata, formerly the Sarawak deputy police commissioner, has been appointed as the new Sarawak police commissioner. He will be succeeding Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri, who has been appointed as the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director at Bukit Aman. Mohd Azman took charge of the department
KUCHING: A 50-year-old former soldier who went missing in a jungle area near Taman Perpaduan (formerly known as Reservoir Park), has been discovered by rescuers. The lifeless body of the victim, identified as Kamarau Adong, was found around 10am today (Oct 14). Reports by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)
SIMUNJAN: The Simunjan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) successfully captured a 10-foot-long crocodile at Kampung Sabun, yesterday evening (Oct 13). According to reports, Bomba received a call at 7.38pm from a residence in the area regarding a crocodile in a ditch, prompting a team to be dispatched to the scene.
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has launched a search and rescue (SAR) mission for a missing 50-year-old man, Kamarau Adong, at Reservoir Park here last night (Oct 13). The initial call came from a police station at 8pm when the victim’s wife reported her husband’s disappearance in the