KUCHING: The Road Transport Department (RTD) Inspection and Safety Audit (JISA) and the Industry Code of Practice for Occupational Safety and Health for Road Transport Activities 2010 (ICOP) have been proposed to strengthen safety standards in the transport sector for the state. Deputy Transport Minister, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, said Sarawak
KUCHING: Road accident statistics in Sarawak for 2025 showed that driver negligence remained the main cause of incidents, with several types of accidents recording worrying figures. Deputy Transport Minister, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, said data from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) indicated that rear-end collisions dominated the statistics at 33.3 per
KUCHING: The atmosphere at St Paul’s Church, Siol Kandis, Petra Jaya here was hushed. In the main hall of the church, the coffin of the late Datuk Dr Madeline Berma lay in state with dignity, surrounded by fresh floral tributes symbolising love, respect and cherished memories she leaves behind. One
KUCHING: Flood victims are urged to relocate to temporary evacuation centres (PPS) to ensure their safety and welfare can be managed more effectively, particularly in terms of distribution of food supplies, drinking water, and basic necessities. Federal Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said that
KUCHING: A 38-year-old man who is alleged to have beaten a cat to death in an incident that went viral on social media pleaded not guilty at the Magistrate’s Court here today. The plea was recorded before Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan after the charge was read out to the accused.
KUCHING: Cybercrime and emotional distress caused by technology misuse are becoming growing concerns that demands urgent public attention. Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN) Director, Dirwana Azool, who said this explained that society today is too focused on smartphones to notice cyber threats that can affect finances, mental health,
KUCHING: Imagine being able to notify the authorities about a crime happening around you with just a few taps on your smartphone. That is the convenience offered by the National Public Community Complaint Network (RAKAN), the latest digital platform by the Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN), designed to
KUCHING: Sarawak police have confirmed that the case involving the death of a baby boy at a hospital earlier this year has been referred to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) for further action. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said investigations are still ongoing to examine all aspects of the
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak has identified five hotspot areas at high risk of open burning due to the dry weather currently affecting the state. Its Director, Jamri Masran, said the five areas were identified through satellite data monitoring and analysis of previous fire records in collaboration
KUCHING: Several areas in Sarawak are currently under close monitoring following the rise in Air Pollutant Index (API) readings, which has raised concerns over the potential occurrence of haze. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Director, Jamri Masran, said various measures had been taken to ensure the team’s preparedness was at