LUNDU: A 19-year-old teenager suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at a shop house and a nearby residential unit at Kampung Raso 2 here on Friday (Dec 26). The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received an emergency call at about 9.35am. “The victim, identified as
KUCHING: The next two years will be crucial for the Unity Government to rebuild public trust through more affirmative and visible actions. Political analyst Professor Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman warned that rising corruption and governance leakages, including within the civil service, could further erode public confidence and weaken delivery
KUCHING: Political analysts have warned that the Unity Government’s cost-of-living measures have yet to deliver meaningful relief at the household level, pointing to a growing disconnect between macroeconomic stabilisation and the daily realities faced by ordinary Malaysians. University of Tasmania Professor Dr James Chin said existing cost-of-living measures had largely
MIRI: A fire destroyed two stalls at Pasar Lapok Tinjang here early morning today (Dec 26). The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received an emergency call at about 4.38 am. Firefighters from the Lopeng Station were dispatched to the scene. “Upon arrival, the fire was found to
SIBU: A fire destroyed a non-permanent house along Jalan Salim Stabau here late last night (Dec 25). The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received an emergency call at about 11.01 pm, initially reporting a longhouse fire at Rumah Grace Eton. However, upon arrival, firefighters confirmed that the
TATAU: A Christmas-night fire across the river destroyed a settlement of squatter houses and claimed one life near Pekan Sangan here last night (Dec 25). Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the victim, identified as a 22-year-old man with disabilities (OKU), was found burnt at the scene at about
FOR many Sarawakians, Christmas has never been a quiet affair. It is marked by open houses, church gatherings, visits that stretch late into the night, and tables filled with food meant to be shared beyond the immediate family. The season is as much about community as it is about tradition.
KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) is set to hand over eight fully completed school projects to the state Education Department in early January 2026. In a statement, the department said the handover formed part of the Sarawak government’s continued efforts to strengthen educational infrastructure across the state. The
As the year draws to a close, the Christmas season offers a chance for families to slow down and reconnect through shared stories. Whether it is a familiar film, a quiet read or festive music playing in the background, entertainment often becomes part of the holiday tradition. Here is a
LUNDU: A total of 143 recipients from Kampung Sileng Melayu here received Christmas contributions and Back-to-School assistance during a ceremony at the Mahligai Gading Multipurpose Hall here on Sunday. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan expressed appreciation to the Sarawak government for its continued support for education, noting that assistance