Two motorcyclists killed in Padawan accident
KUCHING: Two men died in an accident after a head-on collision in Jalan Kampung Menjau earlier today. Padawan district police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said that the accident happened around 3.25am. Investigations found that both victims, a 19-year-old from Kampung Siga in Siburan and a 21-year-old from Kampung Petag in Batu 14 Jalan […]
Man dies in freak accident after being pinned underneath lorry’s bucket
PADAWAN: A lorry driver was found dead after he was pinned underneath his lorry’s bucket during a daily routine vehicle inspection at his house this morning. Padawan OCPD Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad when contacted, said they received a report by the victim’s elder brother around 7.21am at Kota Padawan police station. Following the […]
Sarawak’s very own Jurassic World in Padawan
PADAWAN: An hour’s drive from Kuching City will take you to Bengoh Range, Sarawak’s very own Jurassic World. With its pristine natural beauty and majestic, cascading waterfalls, this treasure trove offers tourists a quick getaway for a breath of fresh air from the hustle and bustle of city life. Surrounded by untouched nature, tourists are […]
MPP to have new building, says Dr Sim
KUCHING: The state government has agreed to build a new council building for Padawan Municipal Council at Batu 12, Semenggok Jalan Kuching-Serian here, said Deputy Premier Datuk Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the building, which costs RM60 million with an area of 20 acres was approved by the government as appreciation for the hard […]
Palm oil prices will go back up, says Willie
By Neville Timothy Sanders and Jacinta Jolene PADAWAN: Palm oil prices may have gone down of late but Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin feels this will not be the case for long. “Part of the reasons why this happened is because Indonesia has allowed the export of palm oil to other […]
Bayur Rural Growth Centre gets underway
PADAWAN: A new town is set to be established in the Padawan area with multiple infrastructures for the convenience of the rural people as well as for the socioeconomic development in the future. Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, when asked about this, said the project was underway. “The area is called the Bayur Rural […]
Sarawak Delta Geopark latest geo-tourism icon
PADAWAN: Sarawak Delta’s designation as the sixth national geopark is another national accomplishment, particularly in light of the state government’s and local authorities’ efforts to preserve and conserve natural resources. In stating this, Forestry Department director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said the area’s current development policy will not change as a result of its designation as […]
State mega projects to go on
PADAWAN: While the federal government may delay its mega projects, Sarawakians can rest assured that state government-funded mega projects will continue to be implemented. The assurance came from none other than Sarawak’s No. 1 politician Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today (June 28). He was prompted for comments by the media on […]
Road bully: Public cooperation sought
PADAWAN: Police here are currently looking for a male driver who stopped his car in the middle of the road and blocked another vehicle at Jalan Pasar Sungai Maong, Batu Kawa yesterday (June 18). The incident believed to have happened around 11.30am, went viral on social media after a 30-second video clip uploaded by the […]
Cyber-crimes differ from burglary
PADAWAN: The community should be able to differentiate between cyber-crimes and burglary as the two are separate cases involving different breeds of suspect. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri explained that these two crimes are not the same because for burglary cases, the police know that the suspect would still be around the […]