Sarawak’s role in shaping unity in perspective
KUCHING: The Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, reflected on the nation’s formation and the state’s enduring role in shaping unity, economic growth and global relevance. In his Malaysia Day 2025 message, he began by honouring September 16, 1963 as a defining date when the Federation of Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak […]
Kuching secures Interhash 2028, boosting global tourism profile
BY RASHEEQA BAHIDA & ELVINA TING KUCHING: Sarawak is set to host one of the world’s largest international hashing gatherings after the Kuching City Hash Club successfully secured the bid to stage Interhash 2028. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said Kuching’s successful bid reflects growing international […]
Asian International Arbitration Centre proposed in Sarawak
KUCHING: The proposed establishment of the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) in Sarawak marks an important milestone in the state’s journey towards becoming a leading arbitration and dispute resolution hub in the region. State Attorney-General, Datuk Seri Saferi Ali, said it demonstrates the growing recognition of Sarawak as an emerging venue for commercial dispute resolution […]
Violent crimes won’t be tolerated, police vow swift action
KUCHING: Violent criminals will find no safe haven in Sarawak, with police remaining committed to swiftly tracking down and arresting offenders, says Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah. His assurance comes following the recent arrest of three suspects linked to an armed robbery in Jalan Song Thian Cheok, a case he cited as an […]
Auxiliary cop injured after drunken machete attack
MUKAH: An auxiliary police officer escaped a potentially fatal attack after being slashed across the neck with a machete by a drunken foreign plantation worker yesterday (Jun 24). The 45-year-old required 12 stitches for the neck wound but was fortunate to be treated as an outpatient at Mukah Hospital. Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal […]
South Africa make history with first World Cup knockout berth
MONTERREY: South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history — an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat. The Bafana Bafana, playing in a World Cup for the first time since they hosted it in 2010, were widely written off after […]
Mexico keep home dream alive with clean sweep
KUCHING: Mexico took another step towards writing the greatest chapter in the nation’s football history after a 2-0 victory over Czechia at Mexico City Stadium today as they secured a perfect Group A campaign. Already through before kick-off, Javier Aguirre rotated his squad but still watched El Tri deliver when it mattered, extending their unbeaten […]
Scam wave sweeps Sarawak, losses top RM71 mln
KUCHING: Cyber scams continued to tighten their grip on Sarawak, driving commercial crime cases up by almost 42 per cent in the first five months of this year and leaving victims poorer by more than RM71 million. The Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) has recorded 2,134 cases between Jan 1 and May 31 this year, […]
SKS good platform to obtain info on aid schemes, initiatives: Nanta
KUCHING: Kapit is set to take centre stage as the fourth series of the Sarawakku Sayang Programme (SKS) takes place from Jun 26 to 28. Works Minister and Kapit MP, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the programme is set to become a platform to strengthen ties between the government and the people while showcasing […]
No leniency for drink-drivers, warns Sarawak CP
KUCHING: Drink-drivers can expect no leniency with police determined to pursue every applicable charge against offenders, Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah warned today. The warning follows the recent incident in which an allegedly intoxicated driver rammed through a police roadblock at Jalan Padungan, injuring a senior police officer. Mohamad Zainal said the 29-year-old […]
Crime falls across Sarawak, 43 pct rise in rape cases raises alarm
KUCHING: Sarawak’s overall crime rate continued its downward trajectory in the first five months of this year, with index crime falling by 21 per cent compared to the same period last year. However, the encouraging decline was overshadowed by a sharp spike in rape cases, prompting Sarawak police to call for continued vigilance. Police Commissioner […]