Friday, 20 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Body of missing fisherman recovered

TANJUNG MANIS: The body of a 48-year-old man feared drowned while casting nets for prawns at Pantai Belawai was found this morning (Feb 20), bringing a three-day search operation to an end. The victim, identified as Sabarudin Awang Kamarudin, had been reported missing on Wednesday (Feb 18) after he was

Six homes affected by flash floods in Kampung Batu Gong

SIBURAN: Six houses were affected after flash floods hit Kampung Batu Gong along Jalan Kuching-Serian early this morning. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a call at 5.50am and personnel from the Siburan station arrived at the scene at about 6.02am. Floodwaters measuring approximately 0.3 metres submerged low-lying areas,

Bau police foil stolen car smuggling, three arrested

BAU: Two successful cases involving three arrests were recorded under special operations conducted in the district between October 2025 and February 2026 to curb the smuggling of stolen vehicles into neighbouring countries. Bau police chief DSP Mohd Haide A. Rahman said the first case involved the arrest of one local

Five picked up in ‘Op Limau’ gambling raid in Bau

BAU: Five men aged between 21 and 57 were arrested in a gambling raid codenamed ‘Op Limau’ at a house under construction in Kampung Segong here yesterday (Feb 19). Bau police chief DSP Mohd Haide A. Rahman said the raid was carried out by a team from D7 Criminal Investigation

Elderly woman found dead by roadside

SARATOK: An 82-year-old woman was found dead at Sungai Anak, Roban, early yesterday (Feb 19) in a case classified as sudden death. Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said police received a report at about 6.40am after being informed of a woman lying unconscious along the road towards Simpang Roban.

908 homes repaired in Daro under MRP-PPRMS since 2018

DARO: A total of 908 houses in the constituency have been repaired under the Minor Rural Project – Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Project (MRP-PPRMS) since 2018, involving an overall allocation of RM6.5 million. Daro state assemblyman, Dr Safiee Ahmad, said the achievement reflected the Sarawak Government’s sustained efforts to ensure

Search suspended for Belawai man feared drowned

TANJUNG MANIS: Strong tidal currents and rough waves forced the suspension of the search and rescue (SAR) operations for a 48-year-old man feared drowned at Pantai Belawai here this evening (Feb 19). The operations, which entered its second day today, were halted at 5 pm following discussions with police after

Detection dog Bella joins search for man feared drown

BETONG: Detection dog Bella was deployed to assist in the second day of search efforts for a 20-year-old man feared drowned in Ulu Sungai Skrang today (Feb 19). The victim has been identified as Denickles Lesen. He was reported missing after the speedboat he was testing allegedly capsized along Sungai

Monsoon surge to bring prolonged heavy rain to Sarawak, Sabah

KUCHING: A monsoon surge is expected to enter the region and may bring wetter weather conditions, including thunderstorms and prolonged heavy rain, to Sarawak and Sabah from Feb 19 to 23. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the forecast was based on analyses of current weather models. A ‘Strong Winds

Blood donation remains vital as Ramadan begins

KUCHING: As Muslims observed the first day of Ramadan 1447H today (Feb 19), the Blood Bank of Sarawak General Hospital reminded the public that donating blood does not invalidate one’s fast. In a message shared in conjunction with the holy month, the Blood Bank encouraged eligible donors to continue supporting