Friday, 20 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

178 vehicles inspected during RTD Serian ops

SERIAN: A total of 178 commercial and private vehicles were inspected during a special enforcement operation carried out by the Road Transport Department (RTD) Serian Branch in collaboration with the Serian Enforcement Station. Dubbed Ops Gempur Kenderaan Perdagangan, the operation was conducted to curb traffic offences and ensure road users

18 summonses issued in late-night road hooligan crackdown

KUCHING: A total of 18 summonses were issued for various traffic offences during a road hooligan enforcement operation carried out by the police here last night (Jan 23). The operation, conducted by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department of the Kuching district police, ran from 10pm until 5am along Jalan

Police arrest man over Kampung Lusut house theft

MIRI: Police detained a 31-year-old local man on Thursday (Jan 23) in connection with a house theft case in Kampung Lusut Jaya 3C here. Miri district police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the arrest was led by Miri Police Station chief ASP Goldy Jangan, assisted by a team

Marudi man detained over Facebook comment insulting Islam

KUCHING: Police have detained a 68-year-old local man after a Facebook comment allegedly insulting Islam triggered multiple police reports and a state-wide investigation. Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah, said police had opened an investigation paper following a report lodged at the Marudi police station at about 9.08 am

First cohort completes CENTEXS-SMD digital IC design training

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Ten participants were celebrated upon completing the first cohort of the CENTEXS-SMD Digital IC Design Semiconductor Mastery Programme, marking a milestone in Sarawak’s efforts to strengthen its semiconductor talent pipeline. SMD Semiconductor Chairman and Sarawak State Financial Secretary, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar, said the programme

Workforce strengthened for sustainable future high-tech relevancy

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak is committed to building resilience among its next generation, ensuring its workforce remains relevant in high-technology sectors. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said the state is focused on developing real skills and real careers, not training for its own sake

Most six-year-olds already exposed to structured learning environments

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Allowing children to enter primary school at the age of six should not be viewed as a drastic shift, as most children today were already exposed to structured learning environments. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said early exposure through preschools and

Historic spine surgery performed at Sibu Hospital

SIBU: Sarawak has recorded a major milestone in neurosurgical care with the successful performance of its first Unilateral Biportal Endoscopic (UBE) spine surgery at Sibu Hospital here on Jan 13. The procedure, carried out by neurosurgeon Dr Nelson Yap and his team, was the first UBE spine surgery performed in

10 individuals nabbed in immigration enforcement ops

SIMANGGANG: A total of 10 individuals, including foreign nationals and Malaysians, were detained during an immigration enforcement operation along the Pan Borneo Highway between Sri Aman and Sarikei early Saturday morning. The Sarawak Immigration Department said the arrests were made during Ops Serkap, carried out by its Special Action Team

10 individuals detained in immigration enforcement operation

SRI AMAN: A total of 10 individuals, including foreign nationals and Malaysians, were detained during an immigration enforcement operation along the Pan Borneo Highway between Sri Aman and Sarikei early this morning (Jan 17). The Sarawak Immigration Department said the arrests were made during ‘Ops Serkap’, carried out by its