Saturday, 2 May, 2026

8:56 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Nura V Lorna

11 test positive for drugs, two foreigners detained in Sibu ops

SIBU: Eleven individuals tested positive for drugs while two foreigners were detained during joint enforcement operations at Jalan Bukit Lima here on Thursday (Apr 23). The operations, conducted by the Road Transport Department (RTD) in collaboration with the Immigration Department (JIM) and National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK), were carried out in

Australian hiker found safe after night-long ordeal on Mount Santubong

KUCHING: An Australian woman who went missing while descending Mount Santubong was found safe with minor injuries at 11.59 am today (Apr 24). Belinda Lapier, believed to be in her 40s, is being brought down by rescuers. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said she had strayed from the trail

Unlocked motorcycle stolen, house broken into in Bau

BAU: Two separate property crimes — a motorcycle theft and a house break-in — were reported here on Wednesday (Apr 23). Bau police chief Act Supt Mohd Haide A. Rahman said the first case involved a Honda C100B motorcycle stolen from Kampung Jagoi Duyoh at about 2.45am. Initial checks found

RM16,000 diesel seized in Sarikei raid

SARIKEI: A stash of over 5,000 litres of suspected misappropriated diesel was uncovered in a raid at Sungai Medor, Bintangor, on Wednesday (Apr 23), with total seizures valued at RM16,044.50. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) said the operation followed information from the General Operations Force

Aussie hiker missing on Mount Santubong

KUCHING: An Australian woman is feared to have fallen off-trail while descending Mount Santubong, triggering a search and rescue (SAR) operation late last night (Apr 23). Identified as Belinda Lapier, she was believed to have fallen in the F7 area after straying from the main trail while making her way

Sarawak keeps MA63 fight structured, not confrontational

KUCHING: Sarawak’s pursuit of its rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) has been carried out through a structured, multi-level negotiation process involving various committees. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations), Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, said discussions with the federal government are conducted

Sarawak still pushing to restore 35% parliamentary representation

KUCHING: Sarawak remains firm in its push to restore its parliamentary representation to 35 per cent as negotiations with the federal government continue. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations), Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali, said the proposal has yet to secure agreement despite ongoing

Improved access to cardiac care key priority

KUCHING: Expanding access to cardiac care across Sarawak remains a key priority as the state advances its push for greater health autonomy. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said improving access to specialised treatment remained a key focus under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). He said the effort

Extended festive break gets holiday plans going

KUCHING: The recent announcement of an extended weekend in conjunction with Gawai Dayak, Wesak Day and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday has already prompted early conversations among Sarawakians, even with the holidays still about a month away. Rather than triggering immediate travel, the news has quietly set planning in motion,

Two LCDA subsidiaries receive regional recognition in Jakarta

JAKARTA: Two subsidiaries of the Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) were recognised at the Asia Winner Awards Night Ceremony 2026 here on April 17. LCDA Holdings Sdn Bhd (LHSB) received the Asian Best Choice Enterprise and Reputable Corporate Services Provider Award 2026. Meanwhile, LCDA Agri Business Sdn Bhd (LABSB)