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
KUCHING: Sarawak is preparing to boost electricity exports to West Kalimantan as part of its contribution to the ASEAN Power Grid initiative. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state has been supplying power to the Indonesian province since 2016, with discussions now underway to raise
KUCHING: Sarawak is preparing a policy paper aimed at leading the way in proper domestic waste disposal. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the state government has agreed to explore more effective and sustainable waste management solutions, including waste-to-energy and incineration, in response
KUCHING: The Premier of Sarawak Industry Excellence Awards (PSIEA) is a platform to nominate successful local businesses for recognition at the national level. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) president Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg said the awards, now in their fifth edition, offer a platform for high-performing businesses in
KUCHING: The Premier of Sarawak Industry Excellence Awards (PSIEA) continues to play a vital role in fostering a resilient and forward-looking business ecosystem in the state, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said Sarawak’s journey toward becoming a future-ready economy relies heavily on the ability of
KUCHING: Several infrastructure improvement projects have been given the green light for Kampung Sungai Maong and Kampung Segedup in the Satok constituency. Utilities (Sarawak Energy and PETROS) Deputy Minister, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, announced the enhancements, which include improvements to the Kampung Sungai Maong futsal court as well as upgrades to