Sunday, 17 August 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Need for targeted approach to address bullying

BULLYING remains an ongoing problem across schools, workplaces, homes and cyberspace. In Malaysia, including Sarawak, this problem has gained significant public attention due to its prevalence along with the growing number of cyberbullying cases.  A forensic psychologist views bullying as not only a behavioural problem but a societal, legal, and

State-level ‘Pekit Pengelandik Jari’ offers RM75,000 in prizes

KUCHING: The Iban Women Charitable Trust (IWCT) is calling for participation in the second edition of the state-level ‘Pekit Pengelandik Jari’ (Handicraft Competition), which offers a total prize pool of RM75,000. Competition chairperson, Dr Anna Durin, said the competition, which is open to all Iban men and women, will run

Police seek public’s help to locate missing man

KAPIT: Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 54-year-old Iban man who has been reported missing since last Saturday. Kapit District Police Chief, DSP Rohana Nanu, said the missing man, identified as Pika Rangga whose last address appeared to be at Rumah Sura, Kerangan Bangat Ulu, Batang

112 illegal moneylending banners removed

SIBU: Police have removed 112 illegally displayed banners advertising suspected unlicensed moneylending services during an operation here yesterday. Sibu District Police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the operation, codenamed Op Vulture, was carried out by the district’s Commercial Crime Investigation Division to curb the activities of suspected unlicensed moneylenders operating

Road closures for SEB Isthmus Run this weekend

KUCHING: Several roads in the city will be closed or diverted starting this morning (Aug 9) until tomorrow (Sunday Aug 10) to make way for the Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) Isthmus Run 2025. The marathon, which will see participation from both local and international runners, begins tomorrow (Sunday Aug 10).

Man arrested over house break-in, stolen shotgun

SARATOK: Police have arrested an unemployed man in connection with a house break-in here last month, during which a registered shotgun and a gas cylinder were stolen. Saratok District Police chief, DSP Mathew Manggie, said the suspect, 27, was picked up by a team from its Criminal Investigation Division at

Firefighters spend 12 hours on overhaul after factory blaze

KUCHING: Firefighters here battled a blaze and carried out about 12 hours of overhaul works at a factory in Muara Tabuan Light Industrial Park early yesterday morning. The firemen had to dig deep into their reserves to control the flames following the blaze, which was reported at 10.48 am yesterday.

Study tour to equip leaders with resilience, mindset tools

KUCHING: Sarawakians, particularly those from diverse leadership backgrounds, have been invited to take part in a 10-day study tour to the United Kingdom this November, ahead of a leadership seminar set to be held here early next year. The tour, The Psychology of Resilience and Adaptability: Building the Foundation for

Renowned UK mind coach to at speak leadership seminar

KUCHING: A transformative leadership seminar aimed at empowering leaders across Sarawak will be held in the state capital in early January next year. Organised by MB Edulink Sdn Bhd in collaboration with Benfadzil Strategic Foresight & Innovation Consultant, the two-day seminar titled ‘Generating a Winning Mindset for Leaders’ will feature

Man escapes unharmed in early morning crash

MIRI: A man escaped injury in an early morning crash after his four-wheel drive vehicle was involved in a single-vehicle accident near Wisma Pelita Tunku along Jalan Padang here. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak said they received a distress call at 2.50am and dispatched a team from the Miri