Author: Natasha Jee

New organisation within SEB proposed amid energy expansion

KUCHING: State-owned electric utility company, Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), has been urged to review its organisational structure and consider establishing a new entity within it. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this in light of the state’s growing energy sector and increasing demand for power supply.

Sarawak to develop first cascading dam in Sungai Gaat

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to embark on its first cascading dam project in Sungai Gaat, Kapit, following approval from the local community. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he had received a letter from the residents of Sungai Gaat agreeing to the development of the dam.

Tugboat nabbed for false declaration in shipping licence

BINTULU: A tugboat and its seven crew members were detained early this morning (May 12) by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Zone for allegedly submitting false information in their shipping documentation. MMEA Bintulu director Captain Muhammad Suffian Eldine Abdullah said the vessel was intercepted about one nautical mile

Elderly injured, 89 affected in longhouse fire

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

Man hurt in late-night crash

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.

Two tugboats detained for skipper registration violations

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

KIA mystery rescuer chooses to stay anonymous

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

Two injured in motorcycle collision

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

Driver injured after car crashes into lorry

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

Sarawak records highest blood donation rate in Malaysia

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