Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Strata titles for ‘Sapphire on The Park’ homes reinforce confidence

KUCHING: The handover of strata titles to homeowners at ‘Sapphire on The Park’ marks a significant milestone in strengthening legal clarity, certainty and consumer protection in Sarawak’s property sector. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the formal issuance of titles by the Land and Survey Department reinforces

Kenyalang Park hawkers urged to maintain high hygiene standards

KUCHING: Hawkers at Kenyalang Park Market have been urged to uphold high standards in food quality, hygiene and service professionalism to ensure the continued relevance of traditional markets amid rising economic challenges. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, said maintaining strong service ethics and cleanliness was

Labourer fined RM3,000 for possessing and brandishing replica pistol

KUCHING: A man was fined RM3,000 in default six months’ imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here today (Feb 13) after pleading guilty to possessing a replica pistol in an incident that went viral on Facebook. Mohammad Shahrul Azwan Khaidir, 31, admitted to the charge read before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya

MBKS prioritises people: Mayor

KUCHING: Building a caring city that prioritises people not just physical development remains the core commitment of Kuching South City Council (MBKS). Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng stressed that development must go beyond buildings and infrastructure to include compassion, community care and support for families in need, in line with

Surge in fatal road accidents a worrying trend

KUCHING: Fatal road accidents in Sarawak have increased sharply by 17 cases this year, a development described as “very worrying” by Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah, ahead of the Chinese New Year travel period. He said statistics from Jan 1 to Feb 11 recorded 49 fatal accidents compared

Company fined RM20,000 for selling cigarettes below retail price

KUCHING: A convenience store company was fined RM20,000 today by the Magistrates’ Court after admitting to selling ‘Era Menthol Hijau’ cigarettes below the minimum retail price of RM12 per pack. The company, represented by Counsel Yong Suk Hui, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan and paid the full

Police warn against illegal homemade firearm possession

KUCHING: Sarawak police have reiterated strict enforcement against illegal firearm possession following several cases involving homemade weapons, including a recent court case in Daro, Mukah. Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah, said police have detected incidents involving homemade firearms, commonly known as “bakarkuk”, and warned that firm action will

Man fined RM3,500 for obscene gesture offence, a first in Sarawak

KUCHING: A 23-year-old local man was fined RM3,500 or in default 10 months’ imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here today (Feb 11) for making an obscene gesture by showing his middle finger to a homeowner whose house he had broken into earlier this month. Mohd Nurikhmal Sahmuri pleaded guilty to

Deputy IGP assesses security in interior Sarawak

MARUDI: Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Tan Sri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay, continued his official working visit to the interior of Sarawak with stops at Bario Police Station and the Marudi District Police Headquarters (IPD) on Tuesday (Feb 10). The visit was aimed at assessing the preparedness of personnel, logistics facilities

Drug-positive man gets 40 months for house-breaking offence

KUCHING: A 34-year-old man was sentenced to 40 months’ imprisonment by the Magistrates’ Court here today (Feb 11) after pleading guilty to a house-breaking offence committed earlier this month. Mohd Nurazan Mohamad Marwan entered his plea before Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan. He was charged under Section 457 of the Penal