Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

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

Contraband fags and liquor worth RM724,570 seized

KUCHING: The Marine Police Force (PPM) Region 5 successfully seized various types of untaxed cigarettes and liquor worth approximately RM724,570 in an operation at a business premises in Kota Padawan.  PPM Region 5 Commander, ACP Ab Rahman Mat Hasan, said that the operation, conducted at 1 am, was based on

Free traditional Chinese medicine clinic anyone?

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch will be organising a free Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) clinic for the local community at February 10 and 11 from 9 am to 3 pm, at the Kuching Social Community Support Centre (CSSC) on Abell Road here. This two-day initiative aims

Rep initiates relief ops to assist flood-hit families

SIBU: Bawang Assan assemblyman, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has initiated a large-scale relief operation to assist families impacted by recent flooding in several areas across Sarawak. Today and tomorrow, essential food supplies will be distributed to 670 affected families in the flood-hit regions of Sg. Sebedil, Sg. Rassau, Bungan

Sarawak Skills lauded for role in shaping local workforce

KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development II (Talent Development), Datuk Francis Harden Hollis praised Sarawak Skills for its role in shaping Sarawak’s workforce and meeting the demands of the digital economy. Harden said this on Thursday when visiting Sarawak Skills in Tabuan Jaya here to explore its

Move to stabilise slope after landslide at longhouse

KUCHING: Authorities have conducted an investigation and measurements to address the landslide at the Ingol Sawing longhouse at Mile 7, KJD Bintangor Road, said Datuk Seri Huang Huang Tiong Sii. The MP for Sarikei said a repair plan has been discussed, and immediate steps have been taken to stabilise the

Lundu on alert in the wake of continuous rain

LUNDU: Residents here are on high alert following continuous rain since yesterday evening (Feb 4). District police said the heavy downpour has led to localised flooding in several areas. The authorities are however closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of residents. The rainfall, which started around 11pm on

Flood situation improves in Sarawak

KUCHING: The number of evacuees at Temporary Relief Centres (PPS) across Sarawak continues to decline, although Mukah has recorded an increase in displaced families, according to the latest report from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). As of 4pm today, Sarawak has a total of 31 active PPS, while 53

Driver escapes with minor burns after car catches fire

BINTULU: A Perodua Alza caught fire at Batu 27, Jalan Bintulu-Miri here yesterday afternoon, leaving its engine completely destroyed. The driver sustained minor burns while attempting to put out the flames. The incident was reported at 2.31pm, prompting fire and rescue personnel from the Bintulu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)

Landslide disrupts roadway in Sibu

SIBU: A landslide occurred at Lorong Rantau Panjang Jaya 7 here on Tuesday evening (Feb 4), affecting part of a roadway near residential homes. Fortunately, no casualties were reported during the incident. According to Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Andy Alie, the incident was reported at 11.02