Lack of trash bins at park surprises Dr Sim

KUCHING: While checking on Phase 1 and 2 of the Batu Kawa Riverbank Park project recently, Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian was surprised to find there were no trash bins around. “The landscape architect told me that this is a new concept. Everyone is responsible to take away their […]
Cops nab man for torching car

KUCHING: Police have arrested a 40-year-old man believed to be involved in torching a vehicle at Jalan Paragon, Batu Kawa here last Friday (Aug 13). Padawan deputy police chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong said the 6.50pm incident occurred when the suspect saw a man trying to steal his (suspect’s) car rims. Angered by the incident, […]
Fire razes car parked on roadside

KUCHING: A car parked at Jalan Batu Kawa here was severely damaged in a fire on Friday night. The State Fire Department operations centre said no human casualty or injury were reported in the incident. “A team of firefighters from Batu Lintang were deployed to the scene after receiving a call from Malaysia Emergency Response […]
Batu Kawa PPV administers 4,000 doses in past three weeks

KUCHING: The vaccination centre (PPV) at Batu Kawa Health Clinic has successfully administered 4,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses since its operation three weeks ago. Sarawak Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said among those who received the vaccine were unsung frontline heroes such as media practitioners, rubbish collectors, undertakers besides the […]
Nude motorcyclist detained for crashing roadblock

PADAWAN: A nude motorcyclist was detained after he attempted to run through a roadblock at Jalan Batu Kawa on Friday (July 9). The incident happened around 9.35am when the 28-year-old suspect, believed to be mentally ill, was riding his motorcycle in the nude. District deputy police chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong said the suspect was […]
Police probe man’s death in car

KUCHING: Police are investigating the death of a man who was found in a parked car with an unconscious woman in the Batu Kawa New Township on Monday (May 17). Padawan deputy police chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong, when contacted, said the car was parked in front of a convenience store. Members of the public […]
Police nab four druggies in Batu Kawa

KUCHING: Police arrested four men for possessing drugs, believed to be syabu at MJC, Batu Kawa last Wednesday (Apr 7). Padawan deputy police chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong said the men were detained by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) Padawan team at 4:30pm. “Following inspection conducted on the suspects, police found two transparent plastic […]
Lone woman robbed of her car at knifepoint

KUCHING: A housewife was robbed of her four-wheel drive (4WD) car at knifepoint by a man in a parking lot behind a supermarket in Batu Kawa last Sunday (March 21). Padawan deputy police chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong who confirmed the case, said the robbery happened around 4.25pm when the 51-year-old car owner entered her […]
Mechanic dies in crash

KUCHING: A 29-year-old mechanic died when the motorcycle he was riding, crashed at Jalan Batu Kawa near Taman Highfield last Saturday (Mar 6). Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the incident happened around 6.15pm when the victim, Ahmad Atmaden Saat, was travelling alone from Bau. “The victim was heading towards Kuching city […]
United efforts needed to mitigate flooding

KUCHING: Works related to the drainage upgrade at Taman Desa Wira and flood mitigation at Batu Kawa require the integrated efforts from relevant agencies and developers. This is meant to prioritise and expedite the projects costing RM120 million. The Taman Desa Wira drainage upgrade and Batu Kawa flood mitigation efforts in seven different zones will […]