Sunday, 14 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Eight picked up in anti-drug ops

BAU: Eight men were arrested during a narcotics operation around Singai and Sebobok on Wednesday. Bau police chief Supt Mohd Haide A. Rahman said the arrests were made during an ‘Op Tapis Khas’ and ‘Op Waran Tangkap’ carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (NCID) of IPD Bau between

Elderly woman loses RM706,000 to scammers

KUCHING: Another phone scam, another victim. This time around a 75-year-old woman lost RM706,000 after falling victim to fraudsters impersonating officials from the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) and falsely accusing her of being involved in criminal activities. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said that on Aug 28

Jinep recalls late Puan Sri Lim’s dedication as temple chairperson

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Transport, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, recalled his first visit to a temple chaired by the late Puan Sri Datin Amar Lim Su Kheng, mother of Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, describing it as a cherished memory. Jinep, who is also Tasik Biru state

PDP denies involvement in viral Sabah campaign video

KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy President, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, has clarified that the party had nothing to do with a viral video showing a man from Miri allegedly campaigning in Sabah while wearing a Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) shirt and claiming to represent PDP. He confirmed that the

Dr Sim pays tribute to late mother

KUCHING: The strong values instilled by the late Puan Sri Datin Amar Lim Su Kheng were pivotal in guiding Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian’s decision to return to Sarawak and serve the state. Dr Sim said his parents had always reminded their children and later their grandchildren

SABATI mourns loss of Puan Sri Lim

KUCHING: The passing of Puan Sri Datin Amar Lim Su Kheng has left a profound void in Sarawak’s charitable landscape, particularly within the Badan Amal Tenaga Isteri-Isteri Sarawak (SABATI), where she was widely recognised as a dedicated and influential figure. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg praised

A quiet pillar behind political journey

KUCHING: The late Puan Sri Datin Amar Lim Su Kheng, mother of Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, was remembered for her quiet yet steadfast support of her late husband, former Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Sim Kheng Hong, throughout his political career. Former Deputy Chief

PETROS vs PETRONAS: High Court to deliver judgment on Jan 30

KUCHING: The High Court will deliver its judgment on January 30 next year in the case involving Petroleum Sarawak Bhd’s (PETROS’) bid to challenge Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (PETRONAS’) call on a Bank Guarantee issued by Maybank Islamic Bank. Judge Datuk Faridz Gohim Abdullah will deliver the judgement after hearing further

Two men get nine years each, whipping for armed robbery

KUCHING: Two men were each sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment and three strokes of the cane by the Sessions Court here for committing gang robbery and injuring an elderly couple at their home in Bau last August. Akmal Najmuddin Jeperidin, 32, and Horyezad Hosen, 24, pleaded guilty to one charge

Two repeat drug offenders arrested at petrol station in Kota Samarahan

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two men with prior drug-related records were arrested at a petrol station after they were found acting suspiciously earlier today (Nov 18). Kota Samarahan District Police Headquarters (IPD) said the arrest was done during a Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) crime prevention round, when personnel approached the duo, who