Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Motorcyclist killed after sudden lane change

SARATOK: A middle-aged man was killed after being struck by a car while changing lanes along Kilometre 50.4, Jalan Sarikei-Betong today. Saratok Police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the accident, involving a Toyota Camry and a Honda Wave motorcycle, happened at around 4.30 pm near the Pusa junction. Investigations revealed

Police seize drugs worth RM68,000, arrest suspected trafficker

SIBU: Police here made a major drug bust on Thursday, seizing over RM68,000 worth of illegal substances in three separate raids across Jalan Tong Sang, Jalan Merdeka and Jalan Langsat. Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the swift operations, carried out between 10.15 pm and 11 pm, led to

Three injured in early morning collision

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Three local men were injured following a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa early this morning (Mar 29). The accident, involving a Honda City and a Perodua Viva, happened at around 3.30 am. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Kota Samarahan station were dispatched

Quick rest turns into arrest for motorcycle thief

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A local man was arrested for allegedly stealing a motorcycle after police officers spotted him acting suspiciously by the roadside near the Bukit Berangan Ria commercial lot on Thursday (Mar 27). Kota Samarahan police chief Supt Damataries Lautin said the arrest was made by an MPV team conducting

Missing man found drowned after falling into Batang Igan

MUKAH: An electrical wiring company worker, who was reported missing after falling into Batang Igan from his boat on Wednesday, was found drowned last night (Mar 28). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the body of Saffuan Zaffari, 30, was discovered by the villagers at 7.36 pm. Rescuers retrieved

Missing boy sneaks onto bus for nine-hour trip to Kapit

KAPIT: A 12-year-old boy reported missing at Eighth Mile, Penrissen Road in Kuching, was found safe in Kapit on Wednesday. Kapit police chief DSP Rohana Nanu said the boy, still in his school uniform, was taken to the police station after a concerned citizen found him at Kapit Bus Terminal,

Army housing project 50 per cent complete, ahead of schedule

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Multi-Class Armed Forces Family Housing (RKAT) construction project, set for completion by February 2026, has reached 50.05 per cent progress, putting it seven days ahead of schedule. Works (KKR) Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan shared the update following his official visit to the project site today.

Drug-positive duo torch excavator over unpaid wages

KUCHING: Dissatisfaction over unpaid wages is believed to have led two local men to set fire on an excavator at a construction site along Jalan Tun Datuk Abang Haji Mohd Salahuddin, Petra Jaya here yesterday. Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah confirmed that the incident, which occurred around

Contractors urged to complete projects ahead of time

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Works Ministry (KKR) wants all projects to be completed ahead of time (AOT) and not rely on extensions of time (EOT). Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said that this is crucial as many people are waiting for these projects to be completed. He added that the

KKR welcomes Sarawak’s reduction of sick project classification period

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Works (KKR) has welcomed the Sarawak Ministry of Infrastructure and Ports Development (MIPD)’s proposal to shorten the classification period for sick projects from 100 days to 30 days of delay. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said this following his official visit to the