Thursday, 19 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Fallen tree hits car, driver unharmed

KUCHING: A driver can count his lucky stars after the car that he was driving was struck by a falling tree at Jalan Demak Laut here last night. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a distress call on the incident at 9.33 pm and dispatched a team

Tugboat detained for licence breach

BINTULU: A tugboat was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) on Wednesday (Jul 2) for failing to to comply with licensing conditions. The vessel was detained 0.38 nautical miles southwest of Batu Kura-Kura at around 2 pm during a routine patrol off the coast here under the Ops

Motorcyclists fined for illegal U-turn

SRI AMAN: Four motorcyclists who were caught on camera making a dangerous U-turn against the flow of traffic along Kilometre 23 of the Sri Aman-Sarikei Road have been identified and fined by police. The incident, which occurred on June 24 at 5:56 pm, came to light after dashcam footage from

St Peter’s Church a beacon of faith, unity and harmony

KUCHING: The majestic St Peter’s Church located at Padungan here has been hailed as a symbol of faith, unity and Sarawak’s enduring religious harmony. At today’s official opening ceremony of the newly built church, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg described the church as a striking and

Man feared taken by crocodile while fishing

KUCHING: A search and rescue operation (SAR) has been launched for a 33-year-old man who is feared to have been attacked by a crocodile while fishing along the riverbank near Jalan Matang-Kampung Paroh here last night. The man, identified as Jacob Tuan, had gone fishing when the incident occurred at

Driver’s negligence causes serious injuries to two teens in crash

SARIKEI: Due to the negligence of a young female driver, two teenage boys were seriously injured in an accident involving three motorcycles and a car along Jalan Nyelong Bypass here last night. The incident occurred at around 9:45 pm when the car driven by a 22-year-old woman exited from Jalan

Elderly man perishes in house fire

LAWAS: An elderly man lost his life when a house located at the back of AB Motor here was engulfed in flames this morning. The victim, identified as Dudol Karim, 89, was found dead at the scene and later handed over to the police for further action. Two other occupants

Zahid suggests concrete structure upgrade for Rh Rengan

SARATOK: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said he will look into the request to upgrade the current wooden longhouse of Rumah (Rh) Rengan, Selambong, here to a concrete structure. Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), said he had taken note

Connect longhouses, villages to road network, avoid ‘denial syndrome’

SARATOK: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) will ensure that no communities are left behind in Sarawak, especially those in rural areas, by coordinating efforts to connect longhouses and traditional villages to the state’s expanding road network. Deputy Prime Minister and KKDW Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid

Bringing Mulu to life: Sarah’s five-part feature wins top journalism honour  

KUCHING: Mulu, home to ancient caves, rich biodiversity and close-knit indigenous communities has long captivated explorers, scientists and nature lovers alike from around the world. Now, its stories have captivated the nation, thanks to Sarawak Tribune’s digital chief reporter Sarah Hafizah Edwin Chandra Perkasa. Sarah’s five-part series on the UNESCO