Monday, 22 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Firefighting operations continue at tyre factory blaze

KUCHING: Firefighting operations are still ongoing to fully extinguish a blaze involving piles of tyres and recyclable materials at a factory along Jalan Indah Ria, Mile 9, here. As of 1:00 pm today, about 60 per cent of the fire had been successfully put out, with flames still visible at

Police nab man for meth possession

KUCHING: A 39-year-old local man was arrested by police on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine worth RM550 during an operation along Jalan Stutong Baru here on Friday. Kuching District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Alexson Naga Chabu, said the suspect was detained by a team from the Sungai Maong Police Station at

Sultan of Pahang proposes revival of 1980s ‘Feri Malaysia’

KUCHING: A proposal has been made for private sector to explore the revival of the Malaysia ferry service that once operated in the 1980s, to enhance connectivity between Borneo and the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, who made the call, said

Lone driver dies in Jalan Singai-Musi car accident

BAU: A man died this morning after the car he was driving got involved in an accident along Jalan Singai-Musi here. Bau District Police chief Superintendent Mohd Haide A. Rahman said initial investigations found that the man was driving alone in a Proton Wira from Bau heading towards Kuching when

Meradong police arrest five men in anti-drug raids

BINTANGOR: The police in Meradong detained five men in two separate raids over two days, sending a strong message against drug abuse in the district. Meradong District Police chief Deputy Superintendent Tansli Merling said the operations were conducted by a task force from Meradong District Police Headquarters (IPD) under Ops

Police issue 25 summonses for traffic offences

BAU: Road users here got a surprise when the police launched a crackdown on illegal vehicle modifications and reckless riding on Friday. Dubbed Ops Motosikal, the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division (BSPT) of Bau District Police Headquarters inspected 22 vehicles, including motorcycles, and 27 individuals around the town here and

Sarawak, Pahang advance collaboration in handicrafts, tourism

KUCHING: Sarawak and Pahang have forged a close relationship for mutual benefits, particularly in advancing the fields of handicrafts and tourism and the preservation of cultural heritage in both states. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these aspects reflect the unique identity of

Sarawak eyes Kuching-Kuantan route through AirBorneo

KUCHING: Sarawak is looking to establish direct flights between Kuching and Kuantan through its state-owned airline, AirBorneo. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that through joint promotions, cultural exchanges, and enhanced air and land connectivity, Sarawak and Pahang can together showcase to the world the true

Car skids off road, driver injured

KUCHING: A man was injured after his car skidded off the road near a petrol station along Jalan Penrissen here late Friday night. The incident, which occurred minutes before midnight, involved a hatchback vehicle that veered onto the roadside. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak said a team from the

Man killed, woman injured in early morning crash

BAU: A 41-year-old man was killed while a woman sustained serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash near SK Jagoi here on Saturday morning. The accident involved a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak said a distress call was received at 6:29 am and a team from the