Saturday, 2 May, 2026

10:02 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Nura V Lorna

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)

Diesel scam uncovered at Kuching petrol station

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has uncovered dubious activity at a petrol station here today afternoon (Apr 20). KPDN Sarawak director Matthew Dominic Barin said officers detected a lorry in suspicious circumstances at about 2.30pm while conducting a static inspection. Diesel and equipment worth

Two local men held over suspected bistro break-in

MIRI: Police have arrested two local men suspected of involvement in a break-in at a bistro in Marina here. Miri Police Chief, ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, said the suspects were detained at about 12:15 pm along Jalan Taman Wah Shin, Mosjaya, following information received. “Police also seized items believed

21 men held in anti-drug ‘Ops Perdana’ across Kuching District

KUCHING: A total of 21 men were detained after testing positive for drugs during three-day anti-drug operations that were carried out across the district. The arrests were made under ‘Ops Perdana’ conducted from April 14 to 16 by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) Kuching. Enforcement teams focused on several high-risk

Man injured after car rams into lorry

BINTULU: A 21-year-old man was injured after the car he was driving crashed into the rear of a 20-tonne premix lorry near SMK Bandar Bintulu early this morning (April 18). The Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call at 4:24 am and arrived at the scene about 10 minutes

Father among 25 held in Sri Aman drug crackdown

SRI AMAN: A father who brought his 16-year-old son along to purchase drugs was among 25 individuals detained in anti-drug operations conducted by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) here. The arrests were made during ‘Ops Perdana’ carried out from April 14 to 16 across multiple high-risk locations in the district.

20 foreigners held in ‘Ops Selera’ immigration crackdown

KUCHING: A total of 20 foreigners were detained in an immigration enforcement operation dubbed ‘Ops Selera’ targeting food and beverage premises around the city on Wednesday (April 16). Sarawak Immigration Department’s Kuching Enforcement Division said the operations were launched following public complaints about undocumented foreign workers. A team of 30

Disabled man found dead after hotel room fire

SIBU: A 43-year-old disabled man was found dead after a fire broke out in a hotel room along Jalan Tukang Besi here early this morning (April 18). The victim, identified as Johnathan Goh Yow Chyang, was discovered inside the bathroom of the ground-floor room. The Fire and Rescue Department received

Police hunt ‘Ningkan’ over molestation at Samarindah mini mart

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police are tracking down a man suspected of molesting a 22-year-old shop assistant at a mini mart in Taman Samarindah in the early hours of Friday (April 17). Acting Kota Samarahan Police Chief, DSP Barry William, said the suspect, identified only as ‘Ningkan’, approached the victim at the

Activity centre for children opens next month in Serian

SERIAN: A new space dedicated to children’s development is set to open here next month, offering a range of activities and free tuition aimed at nurturing young minds in the district. Pusat Aktiviti Kanak-kanak (PAKK) Serian, established this year, will begin operations in May under the management of Pasukan Perlindungan