SERIAN: The Serian Public Works Department (PWD) is committed to strengthening communication with media practitioners to ensure accurate, timely and transparent dissemination of information on infrastructure projects. Its Divisional Engineer, Chiresly Francis Kureng, said the department aimed to establish a structured platform to share updates on project implementation, complaint management
KUCHING: Government departments and agencies have been encouraged to fully leverage existing facilities and assets to support the development of botanical gardens as part of broader efforts to preserve Sarawak’s natural heritage for future generations. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said stronger collaboration
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is prioritising the development of management plans for urban nature reserves to ensure such areas are protected while remaining accessible and beneficial to surrounding communities. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the approach focused on balancing conservation with public
KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has rolled out three new initiatives to strengthen conservation governance and operational capacity under its digital and green agenda. The initiatives comprise the launch of SFC’s new corporate website, the introduction of FORESIGHT.AI (Phase One: Wild Orchid Identification Application), and an e-bike initiative to support
BINTULU: The cargo of a lorry caught fire along the Bintulu-Miri Coastal Road here today (Feb 9), though the vehicle itself was spared from damage. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the incident was reported at 3.49 pm, with firefighters from Samalaju arriving at the scene four minutes later.
SARATOK: A teacher’s vigilance has helped save an 11-year-old child from alleged abuse by her foster mother, leading to the arrest of a 47-year-old woman. Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the case came to light after a 44-year-old teacher received a video on Feb 5 containing audio of
KUCHING: A Toyota Alphard caught fire near a Petros petrol station in Batu Kawa here on Sunday night (Feb 8), but no injuries were reported. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a call at about 8.29pm and arrived at the scene within seven minutes. Initial checks found
SARATOK: Police seized two modified motorcycles and issued 56 summonses during traffic enforcement operations carried out in the district today. The operations were conducted between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm, covering Saratok town, the Pan Borneo Highway and Kabong town. Saratok Police Chief, DSP Mathew Manggie, said the motorcycles were
BAU: A 22-year-old self-employed man here lost nearly RM27,000 after allegedly falling victim to an online illegal money-lending scheme earlier this year. District Police Chief, Supt Mohd Haide A. Rahman, said the victim lodged a report on Feb 5 after being repeatedly harassed for repayments despite having paid more than
KUCHING: A 69-year-old man was found dead inside a locked car along Jalan Batu Kawa, Moyan-Malihah here today (Feb 7). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a distress call at about 12.16 pm after the man was found unconscious inside a Perodua Axia, with the vehicle locked