Monday, 16 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Man arrested for syabu possession

KABONG: A 42-year-old man was arrested in Sungai Benang here on Wednesday (Nov 13) for possessing syabu. The suspect was detained by a special task force from the Criminal Investigation Division (BJSD) of the Saratok District Police Headquarters during an ‘Ops Tapis’ operation conducted between 10 am and 5 pm.

Duo arrested for stealing belian wood, PVC pipes

KABONG: Police have arrested a man for stealing belian wood and PVC pipes from a house at Rumah Lot Baru here, while an acquaintance was held for possession of the stolen timber. Saratok District Police Chief, DSP Mathew Manggie, said the duo were picked up in separate arrests on November

Police arrest man possessing drugs

KUCHING: A 33-year-old local man was arrested in Kampung Rampangi on Friday after police seized 14 packets of crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine, worth an estimated RM572. Kuching District police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the arrest was carried out at 3.15 pm by a team from Santubong

Duo arrested for drug abuse in Ops Tapis

SARATOK: A routine anti-drug operation here turned successful when police arrested two local men who tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine on Friday. The suspects, aged 27 and 36, were rounded up during an ‘Ops Tapis’ operation conducted by a special task force and personnel of the Saratok District Criminal

Borneo Cultures Museum maintains strong global standing

KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) here continues to make waves internationally, ranking 305th worldwide with an impressive 178,798 votes on the Museum World Ranking under the “By Voting” category. On the Museum World Ranking website, the updated figures as of 12pm today show BCM stands far ahead of world-famous

Borneo Cultures Museum tops Louvre in global online ranking

KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) has overtaken the world-renowned Louvre in Paris to claim the top spot in the ‘By Voting’ category on the Museum World Ranking website. As of 4.30pm today (Nov 4), BCM secured the number one position with 5,274 votes, surpassing the Louvre, which garnered 4,033

Far-sighted vision earns Premier Japan’s prestigious award

KUCHING: The conferment of Japan’s 2025 Imperial Autumn Decorations – The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg reflects his outstanding leadership and far-sighted vision. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the

St Mark’s phase one completed with UNIFOR support

KUCHING: The Phase One extension of St Mark’s Church in Batu Kawah has been completed, thanks to the continued support from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the Unit has channelled RM2.8 million in grants since 2018, which has also assisted

Sarawak’s unity a model for the nation: Pahang Sultan

KUCHING: The unity and harmony displayed among Sarawak’s diverse communities should serve as an example for all other states in Malaysia. In a post shared on the Kesultanan Pahang official Facebook page, the Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said the Land of the Hornbill encompasses 27

Batu Kawah set for major transformation by 2030

KUCHING: Batu Kawah will see a major transformation once plans for the water theme park, expansive park areas and a shopping centre come to fruition by 2030. Deputy Premier and Batu Kawah State Assemblyman, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, said the Ang Cheng Ho Quarry Multipurpose Hall and its