KUCHING: Growing female participation in technical aviation training is emerging as a notable trend at the Centre for Technical Excellence (CENTEXS), particularly in machining and CNC programmes. Acting Senior Instructor for Aerospace, Digital and Green Energy Academy at CENTEXS, Shiraz Yazmine Khir, said women are increasingly enrolling in hands-on technical
KUCHING: Federal legislation enacted after the formation of Malaysia, including the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA 1974), cannot automatically displace Sarawak’s preserved state laws without proper constitutional process and consent. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap stressed that constitutional legitimacy must not be conflated with federal legislative power, particularly on matters
KUCHING: The United States (U.S.) sees strong potential for expanded investment in Sarawak, particularly as the state continues to grow economically and position itself as an attractive destination for global businesses. U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Edgar D. Kagan said American companies have had a long-standing presence in Sarawak, spanning more
KUCHING: The United States (US) will increase its engagement in Sarawak and Sabah despite budget constraints, making the reopening of a U.S. consulate in Kuching unlikely in the near term. US Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgar D. Kagan, acknowledged the strong case for a consulate in Kuching but said current fiscal
SARATOK: Police carried out integrated crime prevention operations across several hotspot areas here on Thursday (Jan 22) as part of efforts to curb index crimes and enhance public safety. Saratok Police Chief, DSP Mathew Manggie, said the two-hour operations, conducted from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm, involved roadblocks along the
SRI AMAN: A 75-year-old woman was found deceased after going missing in a forested area near Kampung Bua, Tr. Alow, Engkilili. Melaya Brayun, an Iban woman, was last seen leaving her longhouse at 1.00 am on January 21 wearing a green floral top and black shorts. Initial searches by her
BAU: The Malaysian Army successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle goods worth RM142,000 when a 10-ton truck carrying rice was intercepted at Sektor Serikin here last night (Jan 22). Eastern Field Army Commander, Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi, said the incident occurred at 9.40 pm when personnel on
KUCHING: The Road Transport Department (RTD) Sarawak has stepped up enforcement with operations targeting luxury vehicles and motorcycles along Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Rahman Yakub. The operations, part of RTD’s ongoing efforts to ensure road safety and compliance with traffic laws, were attended by director Norizan Jili, deputy
MERADONG: Two local men, aged 28 and 32, were arrested on Jan 21 for their alleged involvement in the theft of a fibre boat and a Tohatsu 9.8HP engine. Meradong police chief DSP Tansli Mering said the suspects were detained at the Bintangor market around 5.30 pm by the Criminal
KUCHING: Police will further intensify enforcement operations in 2026, particularly against drug-related crimes and organised criminal activities, following a sharp increase in cases recorded last year. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said enforcement efforts would be stepped up statewide, with several groups already identified and placed under investigation,