BINTULU: Flood conditions in Sarawak had fully stabilised as of 6.30 pm today (Jan 17), with all temporary evacuation centres (PPS) closed and no evacuees remaining. According to the Sarawak Civil Defence Force (APM), the last active PPS at Balai Raya Sebauh was closed at 4.00 pm after floodwaters receded,
KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized contraband goods worth an estimated RM10 million and detained eight local men during ‘Ops Taring Alpha’ and ‘Ops Taring Chiller’ carried out across Sibu, Betong and Bintulu on Friday (Jan 16). Sarawak GOF Brigade commander, SAC Lim Bak Phai, said the intelligence-led operations
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a road accident involving a lorry along Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa here this morning (Jan 17). Kota Samarahan Police Chief, Supt Damataries Lautin, said the fatal crash occurred at about 10.30 am at Kilometre 18 of the road, involving a Honda CBR250RR
SARIKEI: A private contractor in his 50s lost about RM460,000 after falling victim to a non-existent online investment scam advertised on social media. Sarikei Police Chief, Supt Aswandy Anis, said the victim realised he had been deceived into transferring large sums of money without receiving any returns, prompting him to
KUCHING: Ops Mahir saw 63 foreign nationals arrested at two construction sites in Padungan here on Friday (Jan 16). The arrests were made during an enforcement operation mounted by the Kuching Immigration Enforcement Division to curb immigration offences involving undocumented foreign workers. A total of 31 immigration enforcement officers were
SARATOK: A fire has completely destroyed a two-storey house at Kampung Hulu Sesang, Kabong, early this morning (Jan 17). The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said no injuries were reported and all occupants managed to escape safely during the incident. Firefighters from the Saratok station were dispatched after receiving
KUCHING: The Road Transport Department (RTD) has issued 260 notices and seized six motorcycles during a special enforcement operation along Jalan Datuk Patinggi Haji Abdul Rahman here last night (Jan 16). Kuching RTD said the operation targeted motorcycles and the use of illegal high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights as part of
SIBURAN: The development of Serian Health Clinic and Siburan Health Clinic was aimed at meeting the growing healthcare needs of the local population, in line with the area’s socio-economic development and changing health demands. Sarawak State Health Director, Dr Veronica Lugah, said both facilities were expected to ease congestion at
SIBURAN: The Health Ministry (MoH) will extend financial assistance and psychological support to the family affected by the recent deaths of a married couple at a residence in Sri Aman on Wednesday. Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, said the assistance would be provided in accordance with established procedures,
SIBURAN: Construction of Petra Jaya Hospital has reached 82 per cent completion, with the Health Ministry (MoH) closely monitoring progress to ensure the long-delayed project is completed as soon as possible. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the ministry remained focused on making the necessary decisions based on