Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Academic community important to business events industry: Karim

KUCHING: Collaborations are pivotal for the advancement of the business events industry, said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said this in a speech read by Deputy Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between

SMK Subis student wins peace poster contest

MIRI: The Lions International Peace Poster Contest 2023 has been won by Chai Wen Wen from SMK Subis. Emilia Tie Tze Rong from SJK (C) Chung Hua was placed second and third place went to Tang Ru Xian from SJK (C) Chung San. Chairperson of Lions Club International of District

Man hurt in Iswara, four-wheeler collision

KANOWIT: A male driver sustained injuries when the Proton Iswara he was driving collided with a four-wheeler at Jalan Pantu Mali today (Sept 23). According to reports from the Fire and Rescue Department, they received an emergency call at approximately 2:29 pm regarding the incident. This prompted a response team

19 more border control posts in Sarawak, Sabah

BALAI RINGIN: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has outlined plans to add 19 border control posts in Sabah and Sarawak. According to Deputy Minister of Defence Adly Zahari this initiative involves the construction of 14 border control posts in Sarawak and the establishment of five such posts in Sabah. “The

Road closure until conclusion of Maulidur Rasul parade

KUCHING: Jalan McDougall leading to the Padang Merdeka intersection has been temporarily shut down since Sept 22 for the preparations of the Maulidur Rasul parade. According to Kuching police chief ACP Ashmon Bajah, this closure commenced at 3 pm and will continue until the conclusion of the parade on Sept

Disturbing syndicate exploits Malaysian jobseekers

SARIKEI: Two cousins from Sarikei have tragically fallen victim to human trafficking and forced labour in Myanmar, as part of a syndicate’s elaborate scam, joining other Malaysian citizens in a dire situation. Awang Arfian Awang Bujang, the esteemed Superintendent of Sarikei District Police, shed light on this distressing matter after

Unoccupied house razed in blaze

MIRI: An unoccupied house at Lorong Melor 1b, Kampung Tudan here was razed to the ground today. According to reports by the Miri Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA), they were alerted by a public call at 12.46 pm regarding the incident. In response, they promptly dispatched a team from Lutong

Drivers advised to avoid collapsing bridge

SONG: Drivers are urged to steer clear of the Jalan Musah bridge facing the Japok Longhouse, which has been in a state of collapse since yesterday night. According to reports from the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), they were alerted by a call from the public about the incident at

Housing initiative to support veteran members

BAU: The Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Affairs Department (JHEV ATM) is committed to improve all their initiatives related to retired and non-retired veterans, said Adly Zahari. The Deputy Minister of Defence said that the five aspects of the initiatives are in terms of welfare, health, housing, education for veterans’ children,

Rabies: 15 human deaths in nine months

KUCHING: Seventeen rabies cases leading to 15 human fatalities were recorded in Sarawak from January 1 to September 17 this year.  State Health Department (JKNS) director, Dr Ooi Choo Huck on Wednesday (Sept 20), said five of the 17 cases were recorded in Sibu Division, four in the Serian Division,