Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Anjung Usahawan Sundar promotes ecotourism

LAWAS: Anjung Usahawan Sundar has the potential to emerge as a new tourism attraction supporting ecotourism development in the Sundar area. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the facility is not merely a trading space, but is also equipped with processing facilities and quality food premises, making

Two men killed after being trapped under lorry

SIBURAN: Two men were killed after being trapped under a 10-tonne lorry while repairing its brakes at a quarry road in Mambong here this afternoon (Jan 15). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received an emergency call regarding the incident at 2.02 pm, involving a lorry laden with

Two deceased in three-vehicle accident at Jalan Puncak Borneo

KOTA PADAWAN: Preliminary investigations indicate that a collision involving a damaged vehicle triggered the fatal road accident that claimed two lives along Jalan Puncak Borneo early this morning. Padawan Police Chief, Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi, said the accident occurred at 5.00 am and involved three vehicles – a

13 men arrested in early morning drug raids

BAU: Thirteen men, aged between 24 and 43 years old, were arrested during early morning drug raids here on January 15. Bau Police Chief, Supt Mohd Haide A. Rahman, said the operation, conducted by the Bau Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) together with officers from the Bau Police Headquarters (IPD),

Two killed in three-vehicle crash along Jalan Puncak Borneo

KUCHING: Two people were killed while two others were injured in a three-vehicle collision along Jalan Puncak Borneo near Kampung Keru early today. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received an emergency call regarding the accident at about 5.40 am. The crash involved three vehicles, a Proton Iswara,

Sri Aman double murder: Post-mortem reveals multiple stab wounds

KUCHING: The post-mortem results of a couple found dead at Taman Mutiara, Sri Aman, have confirmed that both victims died from stab wounds. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said the post-mortem was conducted on Jan 15 at the Forensic Department of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). “The male victim

Man dies of head injuries after fight

SIBU: A 27-year-old foreign national died after sustaining serious head injuries believed to have resulted from a fight near a hotel here in the early Thursday morning (Jan 15). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said police received a report at about 4.22 am after a man alerted authorities that

Early morning fire destroys home

MUKAH: A house in Rh Empi along Jalan Sebakong here was destroyed in an early-morning fire today. No casualties were reported. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the incident was reported at 3.46 am. However, access to the location proved challenging as the road leading to the area was

Food baskets distributed to flood victims in Selangau

SELANGAU: Relief efforts for flood victims in Selangau continue with the distribution of food baskets at the Selangau District Office, aimed at easing the burden of residents affected by the recent floods. The handover event on Wednesday was officiated by Selangau Member of Parliament, Edwin Banta, together with Tamin state

Urgent appeal: Public asked to donate blood

KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Bank has issued an urgent appeal for eligible members of the public to come forward and donate blood following a drop in blood supplies across all blood groups. In its Facebook post, the hospital said blood stocks are currently at a low level,