SERIAN: Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem has called for the preservation of Bidayuh culture as the community prepares to celebrate Gawai Dayak. He said efforts to uphold traditional practices remain important to ensure their continuity for future generations. “These kinds of events serve to strengthen unity within the
BAU: A male hiker was rescued after suffering severe dehydration and muscle cramps near the summit of Mount Singai here today (May 2). Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received a distress call at 10:42 am regarding the victim, who was unable to walk after experiencing repeated vomiting during
KUCHING: Seventeen foreigners were detained in an early morning enforcement sweep targeting workers’ quarters and rented rooms across the city yesterday (May 1). Sarawak Immigration Department said the operation led to the arrest of 16 Indonesian nationals and a Pakistani man, all of whom were found without valid travel documents.
BAU: A 17-year-old motorcyclist has been killed after being hit by a car believed to have been driven negligently while overtaking, last night (May 1). Bau police chief Act Supt Mohd Haide A Rahman said the crash occurred at about 9.30 pm along KM2 Jalan Bau–Kuching near the Kampung Buso
SEBUYAU: Authorities are investigating the loss of about seven million litres of water daily in Samarahan Division amid concerns of possible leakage or unauthorised diversion. Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said the discrepancy was detected when supply from the Batu Kitang Water Treatment Plant, which should reach
SEBUYAU: The RM12-million Sebangan Acute System Construction project is expected to be completed by July, benefitting about 735 households in the surrounding areas here. Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said the project is currently 61 per cent complete and will supply up to five million litres of
SARATOK: A 28-year-old local man with multiple past offences has been arrested over a house break-in at Kampung Melango Lama here. Saratok district police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the arrest was made on Saturday (Apr 26) following a report lodged by a 50-year-old housewife. He said the complainant discovered
KUCHING: A modified lorry carrying an estimated 600 to 700 litres of diesel was seized during a joint enforcement operation at two locations here on Sunday (Apr 26). The operation under Op Tiris 4.0 was carried out by the Road Transport Department (RTD) Sarawak and the Ministry of Domestic Trade
KUCHING: A 32-year-old local man has been arrested over the alleged sexual assault of two boys at an apartment here. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said a police report was lodged by a 13-year-old student at about 5.12pm on Saturday (Apr 25), claiming he had been molested.
KUCHING: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department in Sarawak has seized 129.8 million sticks of cigarettes so far this year, with unpaid duties and taxes estimated at RM7.3 million. Sarawak Customs Department deputy director Abg Zamari Abg Nazarin said the figure reflected ongoing enforcement efforts to curb cigarette smuggling in the
