KUCHING: The construction of the Batang Rambungan Bridge is now targeted for completion by July 2026, 10 months earlier than initially planned. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the project is currently 2.68 per cent ahead of schedule, expressing confidence that the new contractor, Titanium Project Management Sdn
SERIAN: Agriculture should no longer be seen as a fallback for those who fail academically, but instead as a viable and profitable career path for the younger generation. Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Martin Ben, stressed that in the 21st century, farming is about creating wealth, not
MIRI: FAMA Fest 2025 Sarawak is expected to spark greater interest among young people to venture into the agriculture sector. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said this is because it will serve as an important medium to introduce digital agricultural innovations to
MUKAH: Six mega projects are set to be developed in the constituency in stages, paving the way for infrastructure and economic growth in the area. Tellian assemblyman, Royston Valentine, said among the major projects is the much-anticipated new Mukah Waterfront, valued at RM60 million, which is expected to commence in
SARIKEI: Forty notices were issued by the Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) during a targeted enforcement operation along Jalan Hua Ee here on Thursday (Apr 24). Known as ‘Ops Pengarah Bil 6/2025’, the operation was led by Sarawak JPJ deputy director Nor Azlan Ibrahim and involved several enforcement officers from
BINTULU: The Customs Department foiled an attempt to smuggle over 3kg of cannabis worth nearly RM98,000 into Sarawak via courier during an inspection at the Bintulu Post Office. Sarawak Customs Department director Norizan Yahya said the drugs, suspected to have originated from Pasir Mas, Kelantan, were found during an inspection
KUCHING: Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested in two separate drug operations conducted by the state Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) this week, involving suspected syabu worth over RM8,000. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the first arrest took place around 9.45 pm on Apr 23,
BINTULU: A local fishing vessel was detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) during a special operation off Penipah coast for violating its licence conditions yesterday (Apr 24). MMEA Bintulu director Captain Muhammad Suffian Eldine Abdullah said the Class C vessel was detected fishing illegally about 10.2 nautical miles
KUCHING: A tugboat and barge were detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for failing to maintain clear vessel name markings, about 3.3 nautical miles northeast of Tanjung Muara Tebas during a patrol operation yesterday (Apr 24). MMEA Sarawak director Rear Admiral (M) Mohd Khairi Abd Aziz said the
KUCHING: A 38-year-old local man was arrested for attempting to rob security guards collecting cash from a bank in Tabuan Jaya, an offence that could land him up to 14 years in jail under Section 392 of the Penal Code. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed the