Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Repeated drug abuse: Man gets 62 months, one stroke

KUCHING: The Sessions Court here today sentenced a general worker to 62 months’ imprisonment and one stroke of the cane for repeated drug use in 2025. The 32-year-old Kamar Bahari pleaded guilty to the charge read before Judge Iris Awen Jon. Kamar was charged under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous

Families balance budget and tradition this Ramadan

KUCHING: As the holy month of Ramadan begins, the familiar buzz of Ramadan bazaars has once again drawn crowds eager to savour their favourite delicacies. From smoky grilled chicken and fish to colourful kuih-muih neatly arranged on trays, visitors are spoilt for choice, with many admitting that the first day

Security guard charged with child abuse material possession

KUCHING: A 25-year-old security guard was charged in the Sessions Court here today (Feb 19) with multiple offences related to the possession and sale of child sexual abuse material. The accused pleaded not guilty to all three charges when they were read before Judge Musli Abdul Hamid. He faces two

Woman jailed six months for drug offence committed in 2022

KUCHING: A woman was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here today (Feb 19) for using amphetamine and methamphetamine four years ago. Chang Siew Jun, 34, pleaded guilty to the charge read before Magistrate Nursyaheeqa Nazwa Radzali. In addition to the jail term, she was ordered to

Different races unite by supporting each other’s festive bazaars

KUCHING: Sarawak’s unique spirit of unity once again came to the fore as people of different races and religions continue to support and patronise each other’s festive bazaars, said MBKS Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng. Speaking to reporters after welcoming Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar,

Head of State continues house visits on Chinese New Year’s second day

KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, continued their Chinese New Year visit on its second day today. The couple, accompanied by Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, first

Head of State graces open house events on Chinese New Year’s first day

KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, officially began their Chinese New Year visits by attending the state-level open house at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today. Arriving at about 10 am, the couple were

Yayasan Sarawak’s student financial assistance open to all Sarawakians

KUCHING: Yayasan Sarawak’s student loans and scholarships, including the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES), are open to all Sarawakians regardless of race. Federation of Chinese Associations Sarawak president, Datuk Seri Richard Wee Liang Chuat, stressed that financial assistance under the foundation is applicable to every eligible Sarawakian – whether Chinese,

Unity and joy shine at state-level Chinese New Year open house

KUCHING: The State-level Chinese New Year open house at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today was more than just a festive gathering – it was a celebration of unity, family and shared joy among Sarawakians of all backgrounds. Attended by Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi

Sarawak continues to set example in promoting multicultural harmony

KUCHING: The spirit of unity and multicultural harmony in Sarawak was evident during the state-level Chinese New Year open house held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today. National Unity Minister, Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang, described the occasion as unique, highlighting how people from various ethnic and religious