Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

SarikeI witnesses instilling patriotism event  

SARIKEI:  The Sarikei Department of Information Malaysian (JAPEN), in collaboration with SMK St Anthony, organised the “Semarak Patriotisme” programme as part of the celebration of the Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) event at Sarikei district level, held here yesterday morning. “During the event, various cultural performances were presented by students

Imperative to learn from history, hence its preservation

KUCHING: There is a need for a specialised institution dedicated to preserving and conserving the history and heritage of Borneo. In stating this Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said the role played by the Sarawak Museum Department needs to

Sarawak pioneers online land services

PUTRAJAYA: Thanks to the Land and Survey Information System (eLASIS) by the Land and Survey Department, households across Sarawak can now easily access land office services online. At the 80th National Land Council Meeting in Putrajaya today (Sept 12), Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan spoke about the

Convention champions civil service innovation

KUCHING: The Creative and Innovative Group (KIK) Convention supports the state government’s goal to boost innovation and creativity in the civil service. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, said that such efforts can lead to time and cost savings in managing various tasks

Invitation to join trade delegation to Guangzhou China Autumn Trade Fair

KUCHING: The Kuching China Trades Importers and Exporters Association is extending an invitation to Chinese business organisations and interested parties to participate in its trade delegation led by Tan Hock Beng to the prestigious 134th Guangzhou China Autumn Trade Fair. This renowned trade fair, often hailed as “China’s No. 1

Motorcycle, truck crash claims life

SRI AMAN: One person died in an accident involving a truck and a motorcycle at KM 29 San Tabut Sri Aman-Sarikei road on Friday. In a statement, Sri Aman police chief, Deputy Superintendent Mathew Manggie, said the accident occurred around 4.20 pm. “The accident happened when the motorcyclist and his

495 Trainees successfully complete Basic Police Constable Training in Kuching

KUCHING: A total of 495 trainees completed their six-month Basic Police Constable Training (PLAK) at the Kuching Police Training Centre (Pulapol) today (Sept 9). The passing-out parade passing-out parade was graced by Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri. He extended his congratulations to the 248 male and 247

Local businessman falls victim to elaborate phone scam, loses RM136,000

KUCHING: A recent phone scam has left a local businessman, in his late fifties, reeling from a substantial loss of RM136,000. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri yesterday (Sept 8) said the Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) received a police report on a phone scam that left

Man found safe after joint search

SERIAN: A man who went missing near the Serian-Tebedu road was safely found thanks to the efforts of the Serian Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). In a statement, 42-year-old Renaild Jalis Inslem had left his house without telling anyone where he was going. He had with him a shotgun that