Friday, 5 December 2025

Author: ST Editor

Duo picked up in Engkilili for having drugs on them

LUBOK ANTU: Two persons, including a woman, were arrested during an anti-drug operation at Batu Angus, Engkilili on Wednesday. The operation, carried out by Lubok Antu IPD’s Task Force team under ‘Op Tapis Khas’, led to the seizure of seven transparent plastic packets containing crystal-like substances believed to be methamphetamine

Regular donors urge public to help maintain blood supply

KUCHING: Regular blood donors are urging more members of the public, especially those who are eligible, to step forward and contribute to the Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) Blood Bank to ensure a stable supply for patients in need. During a donation drive at SGH on Thursday, long-time and newer donors

Mechanic fined RM5,000 for damaging ex-girlfriend’s car

KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here on Thursday fined a mechanic RM5,000, in default 14 months in prison, for deliberately damaging his ex-girlfriend’s Perodua Aruz vehicle last Saturday. Boon Soon Fok, 26, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan after the charge was read to him by a court interpreter.

Sustainability inspires sculptor’s record-breaking creations

KUCHING: Sustainability, creativity and culture define the journey of Mohamad Kasat Bujang Narawi, the man behind Kasat Arca, whose passion for turning discarded metal into meaningful art has earned him national recognition and even a world record. Born in Kampung Pendam, Sadong Jaya, and now residing in Jalan Sungai Bilis,

Reflecting on Malaysia’s independence and challenges

● As Malaysia marks another year of independence, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s call to reject racial extremism, religious fanaticism, and narrow regionalism is a reminder that sovereignty is more than flying our own flag – it is about the values we uphold as a nation. THIS week, Malaysia

3 killed, 70 injured in gas tanker explosion

MEXICO CITY, Mexico: Mexico City Mayor, Clara Brugada, on Wednesday said that three people were killed and at least 70 injured when a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker exploded in the capital city, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. The tanker, which had a capacity of 49,500 litres, tipped over under

Quick action prevents kitchen fire from spreading

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Quick action by a house owner and neighbours prevented a kitchen fire from spreading at a state government quarters here last night. The incident, which occurred at Lorong 4 behind the Resident’s Office, was reported at 9:31 pm. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak said the fire was

TYT receives courtesy call from S’pore Manpower Minister

KUCHING: Singapore Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng paid a courtesy visit to Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar at the Astana Negeri here today (Aug 5). Dr Tan, who also oversees Science, Technology and Energy, was accompanied by his delegation. Wan Junaidi’s wife,

Defanging fraudsters

“I am all in a sea of wonders. I doubt; I fear; I think strange things, which I dare not confess to my own soul.” – Dracula (1897) by Bram Stoker (1847-1912), Irish novelist MY teenage daughter Bella, newly obsessed with the world of finance thanks to a programme called

Kampung Engkabang B’s road upgrade spurs agricultural development

SERIAN: The upgrading of a two-kilometre stretch of road in Kampung Sungai Engkabang B here is set to spur agricultural development and improve connectivity for villagers once completed. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Martin Ben, said the RM879,999 project began on June 3 and is expected