Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

SMK Tun Abdul Razak in better shape following upgrades

KOTA PADAWAN: SMK Tun Abdul Razak has seen significant infrastructure improvements over the years, including the construction of new hostels, science laboratories and academic facilities, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the learning environment for students. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said the school,

FTES likely to attract enrolment in high impact fields

KOTA PADAWAN: The Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) is expected to widen access for Sarawakian youths to pursue engineering and technical disciplines, particularly semiconductor chip design, in line with the state’s ambition to emerge as a regional technology hub. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said

Flood evacuees share their concerns

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Families displaced by the recent floods in Kota Samarahan are facing not only the loss of property but also the emotional stress of worrying for their loved ones, as floodwater continue to inundate homes in several villages. At the Temporary Relief Centre (PPS) set up at SK Endap,

Flood evacuees share their concerns

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Families displaced by the recent floods in Kota Samarahan are facing not only the loss of property but also the emotional stress of worrying for their loved ones, as floodwater continue to inundate homes in several villages. At the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) set up at SK Endap,

Lorry overturns, spilling oil palm fruits, causing traffic disruption

SERIAN: A lorry carrying oil palm fruits overturned at Kampung Jirok along the Serian-Sri Aman Road on Friday, causing a temporary road obstruction and traffic disruption. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the incident occurred at around 11.53 am. The department received the emergency call at 11.22 am and

Floods worsen in Sarawak as evacuee numbers rise

KUCHING: The flood situation in Sarawak continued to worsen as at 4.00 pm today, with the number of evacuees showing an increasing trend. In its latest update, Civil Defence Force (APM) said a total of 15 temporary relief centres (PPS) are currently in operation statewide, sheltering 1,172 evacuees from 349

State capital’s overall crime index drops 6.9 per cent in 2025

KUCHING: The overall crime index in Kuching recorded a 6.9 per cent decline in 2025, with 917 cases reported compared to 985 cases in 2024, reflecting improved public safety driven largely by a reduction in property-related crimes. Kuching Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said the drop involved 68 fewer

Fatimah confident of new deputy SS championing women and children matters

KUCHING: Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed confidence that newly appointed Deputy State Secretary (Administration) Datuk Felicia Tan Ya Hua will continue to champion women, children and community wellbeing issues following her promotion. Speaking at the handover of duties ceremony at Level 8,

13 picked up in Bau drug raids

BAU: Police detained 13 men in drug enforcement operations conducted across several villages here in the early hours of Thursday (Jan 8). Bau police chief Supt Mohd Haide A.Rahman said the raids were carried out by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (NCID) of the Bau IPD, with assistance from IPD

More relief centres opened as flood situation in Siburan worsens

KUCHING: Flood conditions in Sarawak worsened overnight with five new temporary relief centres (PPS) opened in Siburan, pushing the total number of active PPS statewide to eight as of 6 am today (Jan 9). The Civil Defence Force (APM) said the newly opened centres are PPS Dewan Taman Duranda Emas,