Sunday, 18 January 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Teenagers killed after bike hit by car in Padawan

PADAWAN: Two teenage girls died at Batu 13, Jalan Kuching-Serian, here yesterday (August 4) after their motorcycle was hit by a car. Padawan district police chief Superintendent Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said they received a report about the incident at around 9.14pm. “The accident occurred when both victims, aged 18, were

Three vehicles crash leaves two injured

KUCHING: Two people were injured in a three-vehicle accident that occurred in Kampung Gerung, Puncak Borneo around 10 am today (August 4) In a statement, the incident prompted teams from Siburan Fire and Rescue Department and the ambulance to rush to the scene which involved a Proton Saga, Perodua Viva,

Medical and Bomba personnel to the rescue

KUCHING: Health Department and Fire and Rescue Department (FRD) personnel responded to an incident involving a sick victim under Sungai Tapah Bridge in Tapah, Siburan. According to a press statement issued by the FRD today, they received a call at 10.32 am on the incident and dispatched a team from

Convoy to enhance patriotic spirit among Malaysians

KUCHING: The Kembara Merdeka Jalur Gemilang (KMJG) convoy symbolises a sense of patriotism and, at the same time, strengthens the patriotic spirit among all walks of life, said Ahmad Nadzri Mohd Hassan. The Sarawak Federal Secretary said this when officiating at the Semarak Gemilang Programme 2023 for the state-level National

CONNECTED unites musicians for collaboration

KUCHING: The music community in Kuching and Pontianak is coming together for an event called CONNECTED, organised by RECHAUS at their establishment from August 2 to August 5. Andro Keebox, founder and director at RECHAUS, announced in a press release on Wednesday(August 2) that CONNECTED is a collaborative platform aimed

City Hall cordons off site of pigeon deaths

KUCHING: In ensuring the safety of the public, Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has placedsafety tapes around the area where 40 pigeons were found dead at the Kuching Waterfront. According to a press release issued by the director of DBKU Mohamed Khaidir Abang today, it was also to ensure that

Awang Tengah in Seoul to woo investments

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan held a meeting with Cho Ju Ik, Executive Vice President, Hydrogen Unit of Posco Holdings during his official visit to Seoul on Aug 1. According to a press release issued on Wednesday (August 2), the meeting aimed to strengthen ties with

ESG standards important to woo investors, says deputy minister

KUCHING: Businessmen must embrace environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards to fulfil their corporate and social responsibilities, and attract more investment, said Dr Hazland Abang Hipni The Sarawak Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability said the rising interest among investors in ESG highlights the key elements that contribute to

Move to turn Sarawak into major ecotourism destination 

KUCHING: Information obtained from the 800 participants of the 27th International Museum Day Seminar 2023 here will help tourism officials in their efforts to turn Sarawak into a major ecotourism destination. Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the government also plans to

DVS and MPP collaborate to combat rabies outbreak

KUCHING: In an effort to combat the increasing cases of rabies in Sarawak, the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS) and the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) have joined hands to conduct a mass dog vaccination drive today (July 29) at Mile 7. DVS deputy director Nicholas Jenek said their team