Monday, 2 February 2026

Author: Syamimi Husna

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

Concert ready to rock annually

KUCHING: The ‘Rock In The Jungle’ (RITJ) concert has the potential to become a signature annual event for rock music fans in Sarawak, said Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “I see RITJ as having great potential to grow in the coming years,

Duo nabbed for concealing syabu in car

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The attempt of two men to hide 1.11 grammes of syabu in the back pocket of a driver’s seat failed when they were apprehended by the police on Friday. Kota Samarahan District Police chief DSP Jaimi Husin, said that both suspects were arrested during a patrol by the

Murder suspects become witnesses

KUCHING: Three men arrested in connection with a murder at an apartment in Jalan Sungai Tapang on Dec 1 have been released on bail and will now assist the prosecution as witnesses. The Magistrate’s Court today (Dec 27) granted bail of RM15,000 with one surety each to the three men,

New date for Nurul Ashikin murder trial

KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here today (Dec 24) set Feb 10, 2025, for the next mention of the case of a man accused of murdering Nurul Ashikin Lan. Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali fixed the date after Deputy Public Prosecutor Jean Siow Chung Hwei requested more time to obtain

Three-month sentence for filing false report

KUCHING: A man was sentenced to three months in jail by the Magistrate’s Court here, effective today (Dec 24), after pleading guilty to filing a false report regarding the murder of Nurul Ashikin Lan, 28. The accused, Zakwan Mokhtar, 23, an e-hailing driver, made the plea after the charge was

It’s all about hard work, sacrifices and determination

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Hard work and sacrifices he made during his studies paid off for Izrie Hasfiezul Hashim, 25, who received the Best Graduate Award (Bachelor’s Degree) from UiTM Sarawak. Izrie, who graduated with a Bachelor of Administrative Science (Honours) from the Faculty of Administrative Science and Policy Studies, finally achieved

UiTM striving to be global knowledge hub

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) is undertaking various efforts, including memorandums of understanding with strategic partners, to become a global knowledge hub in Sarawak. Pro-Chancellor of UiTM Sarawak, Datuk Abdul Wahab Aziz, said this is in line with its commitment to producing outstanding graduates in various fields. “In this