Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Flash flood affects 18 houses in Kampung Sira

KUCHING: A flash flood has struck Kampung Sira in Padawan, affecting 18 houses and about 35 residents last night (Sept 5). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in a statement said water began rising at 6.30 pm, reaching up to two feet in some areas while other houses were

Five houses, four vehicles damaged in blaze

SIBU: Five two-storey houses and four vehicles were damaged in a fire at Lorong 4, Jalan Sukun here this morning. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. A distress call on the incident was received at 7.15 am, and a team from the Sibu Sentral fire and rescue station, assisted by Sungai

Woman rescued from rooftop at MJC Batu Kawa

KUCHING: A local woman who was reportedly in distress on the rooftop of a building at MJC Batu Kawa here last night has been safely rescued by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). She was brought to safety at 8.30 pm without any injuries. The State Fire and Rescue Department

Singaporeans in Sarawak celebrate nation’s 60th National Day

KUCHING: The Singaporean community in Sarawak came together to celebrate Singapore’s 60th National Day with a special gathering in the city today. The SG60 National Day event, hosted at the Marian Boutique Lodging House, welcomed Singaporeans, their spouses and immediate family members. Organised by the Singaporean community in the state,

Three killed, four injured in crash at Ensebang Quarry

SERIAN: Three people were killed while four others sustained minor injuries after a four-wheel-drive vehicle crashed at Ensebang Quarry, Balai Ringin, along Kilometre 219.5 of Jalan Serian-Sri Aman, Lebuh Raya Pan Borneo, today. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak said the single-vehicle accident involved seven people aged between 14

New STATO expected to be operational in Pontianak by 2026

KUCHING: The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office (STATO) in Pontianak, Indonesia, is expected to be operational by next year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said presently the state government is reviewing several strategic buildings to house the new office. “I have personally inspected a number of buildings

Rare ‘blood moon’ visible across Malaysia on Sept 7

KUCHING: Malaysians will have the chance to witness a rare astronomical spectacle — a total lunar eclipse, also known as the ‘blood moon’ from the night of Sept 7 until the early hours of Sept 8. The Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) said the phenomenon will begin at 11.28 pm and

TYT stresses on action to address bullying

KUCHING: As Malaysians celebrate National Day tomorrow, Sarawak emphasises the crucial role of its youth in shaping the state’s future, the importance of addressing social issues such as bullying, and the enduring value of honouring leaders and national heroes. Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar,

Motorcycle and car collide, rider injured

KANOWIT: A motorcycle-and-car collision along Jalan Menalun here left a 23-year-old man injured on Friday evening. The Operations Response Team (PKO) from the Kanowit Fire and Rescue Station was dispatched to the scene following a distress call received at 5:29 pm. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak said the

27 foreigners arrested for overstaying, not having valid documents

BINTULU: Immigration officers detained 27 foreigners for overstaying and not possessing valid travel documents in two simultaneous operations here yesterday. The raids, carried out by the Sarawak Immigration Department’s Security and Enforcement Monitoring Unit (UPKP) under the operations codenamed Ops Sapu and Ops Minyak , followed weeks of intelligence work