Thursday, 11 December 2025

Author: Syamimi Husna

Urgent call to enhance public awareness on digital safety

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,

National unity department introduces RAKAN for public safety

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

Baby death case referred to DPP, says Sarawak police

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

Five hotspots in Sarawak at high risk of open burning

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

Bomba on high alert amid rising API levels in Sarawak

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

Violent altercation, four arrested, two still at large

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police have arrested four men to assist in an investigation following a violent altercation at a grocery shop at one of the villages in Sadong Jaya Division, while two others are still at large. The incident occurred at 6:00 am yesterday (Wednesday) after a group of suspect were

Croc attacks man in tragic fishing outing 

KUCHING: A fishing outing turned tragic on Friday night when a 33-year-old man was believed to have been attacked and dragged underwater by a crocodile while fishing with his father-in-law near the riverbank along Jalan Matang-Kampung Paroh. “Bapa!” –  Jacob Tuan’s cry still echoes in the mind of 50-year-old Eddie

Croc attack victim near Jalan Matang-Kampung Paroh found

KUCHING: The body of a man reported to have been attacked by a crocodile along the riverbank near Jalan Matang–Kampung Paroh here last night was found today, approximately 300 metres from the location of the incident. Padawan District police chief, Superintendent Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi, said the 33-year-old victim

Public advised to avoid crocodile attack search site

KUCHING: Members of the public are advised to stay away from the site where a man is believed to have been attacked by a crocodile, near the riverbank along Jalan Matang-Kampung Paroh, to avoid any safety risks. Padawan District police chief Superintendent Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the precaution

The soundtrack of our lives

KUCHING: Legendary Singaporean rock band Sweet Charity ignited the stage at the inaugural “Rock In The Jungle” (RITJ) 2024 concert here on Saturday night, thrilling fans with their timeless anthems. Led by the charismatic Datuk Ramli Sarip, accompanied by Rahman Sarbani on drums, Rosli Mohalim on guitar, and Ahmad Jaafar