BINTULU: Tragedy struck at Rumah Cali, Jalan Ulu Sebauh, Kampung Serak here last night where a fire broke out, devastating a 12-door wooden longhouse and displacing 89 residents. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said among the residents was a 65-year-old woman who sustained minor injuries to her face. “The
BINTULU: A man had a lucky escape with only minor injuries after a compact sedan he was travelling in was involved in an accident at the Samalaju roundabout late last night (May 11). Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said two individuals were inside the vehicle when the incident occurred.
BINTULU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) here has detained two tugboats in separate operations for failing to comply with regulations involving the registration of their skippers. A passenger white-coloured tugboat was intercepted yesterday morning (May 11) about one nautical mile northwest of the Kemena River estuary during routine patrols
KUCHING: The identity of the woman who was among those who helped save a man’s life after he collapsed at Kuching International Airport (KIA) on April 30 has finally been revealed. However, she has humbly requested to remain unnamed. After 10 days of searching, Timberland Medical Centre (TMC) cardiologist, Dr
SPAOH: Two men were injured in a motorcycle collision at Kampung Block No. 5A, Kampung Hulu Spaoh, on Saturday morning (May 10). The Spaoh District Civil Defence Force (APM) said it received an emergency call from a member of the public at 8:52 am regarding the incident. “The caller also
BINTULU: A 31-year-old man suffered a fractured right leg after the car he was driving rear-ended a container lorry at Kampung Jepak traffic light junction here early this morning. The collision involved a black compact sedan that rammed into a lorry. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said a distress
KUCHING: Sarawak continues to record the highest blood donation rate in Malaysia despite making up only eight per cent of the country’s population. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian credited this to the blood donors and the selfless spirit of Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) Sarawak volunteers. “During
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his warm congratulations to Catholics around the world and in Malaysia on the election of Pope Leo XIV. Describing it as a historic moment, Anwar said the occasion marked a new chapter for the global Catholic community. “I am confident it
KUCHING: A pedestrian bridge has been proposed along Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi here for a safer and more convenient crossing. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said discussions on the bridge began months earlier, with formal proposals submitted to the relevant authorities. “Management had discussed this
KUCHING: Sarawak is optimistic that Muay Thai will be included as one of the competitive events at the 2027 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, given the sport’s growing popularity across the region. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the decision on its inclusion is