Woman found dead in rented room
KUCHING: A 36-year-old local woman was found dead in a rented room at a shoplot along Jalan Batu Kawa, leading police to classify the case as murder. Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the discovery was made after authorities received a report at 2.16 pm on Thursday (Feb 6) from the […]
Batu Kawa CNY open house on Feb 16
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is inviting the Batu Kawa community to the Batu Kawa Chinese New Year 2025 gathering on Feb 16. The event will be held at the Old Ang Cheng Ho Quarry (ACHQ) Floating Multipurpose Hall, Batu Kawa from 12 pm to 2 pm. It is open to […]
Third detention pond in Batu Kawa to tackle flood issues
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has officially commenced construction of a third detention pond in Desa Wira, Batu Kawa, with a contract value of RM14.5 million. This project, designed to alleviate persistent flood problems in the area, is expected to be completed within 20 months by July 2026. Deputy Premier and Batu Kawah assemblyman Datuk Amar […]
Dr Sim Ensures Progress in Batu Kawa
KUCHING: Deputy Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hion, reaffirms the Sarawak Government’s commitment to accelerate development in Batu Kawa through continuous infrastructure upgrades. “The phase will cover 12 areas within the Batu Kawa constituency, and 273 households will benefit from this road upgrade project following the completion of the Padawan Municipal Council’s […]
Two-day Rahmah sales in Batu Kawa
KUCHING: A total of 32 in-demand items for the Chinese New Year celebration was sold at a discount during the two-day Rahmah sales programme in Batu Kawa. The sales, organised by the Batu Kawa service centre in collaboration with the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) Sarawak was held at Everwin Supermarket Batu […]
RM45 mil army HQ construction in April
KUCHING: The construction of the new Eastern Field Army Headquarters in Batu Kawa, will be designed according to the allocated budget of RM45 million. Its commander Lt-Gen Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi said the new headquarters will be located near the Sungai Maong Petronas station in Batu Kawa. He said the progress of the project […]
Batu Kawa murder case duo get nine months for drug abuse
KUCHING: Two men connected to the widely publicised murder of a 51-year-old hotel worker in Batu Kawa here in October have been sentenced to nine months for their involvement in drug abuse activities. Ashley, 25, and Hartley, 33, each pleaded guilty to a charge read separately before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali. According to […]
Man gets five years for Batu Kawa hotel murder
KUCHING: A 33-year-old man was sentenced to a five-year jail term by the Magistrates’ Court today (Nov 16) in connection with the murder of a 51-year-old man outside a hotel in Batu Kawa on Oct 30. Hartley pleaded guilty to the charge before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan, who sentenced the accused to five years’ […]
Retaining wall reduces flood woes in Batu Kawa
KUCHING: The risk of flash floods and the number of flood victims in Batu Kawa has reduced following the effectiveness of the retaining wall that is being constructed at Kampung Rantau Panjang. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said once the wall is fully constructed in May this year, it will be […]
Facilities, including car parks, to be built at Batu Kawa Ang Cheng Ho quarry lake
KUCHING: The authorities for the Batu Kawa Ang Cheng Ho quarry lake’s beautification project are now planning to construct nearby facilities in the area, including car parks. According to the statement by the Batu Kawa service centre, the said project’s main building is nearing completion. With that, Deputy Premier, who is also the Batu Kawa […]
