Saturday, 12 April 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

More flood evacuees return home

KUCHING: The flood situation in Sarawak has improved as the number of evacuees continues to decline, with several temporary relief centres (PPS) closing. According to the latest update from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) at 4 pm today (Feb 4), the total number of active PPS has decreased to

Foreigner fined RM10k for illegal possession of subsidised cooking oil

KUCHING: A foreign national has been fined RM10,000 by the Kuching Sessions Court for illegally possessing subsidised cooking oil without a licence.  The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sarawak charged the accused in Sessions Court 4 on Feb 3, under Section 21 of the Control of

Elderly man killed in suspected hit-and-run

SELANGAU: A 70-year-old man was killed in a suspected hit-and-run incident at Kilometer 96, Jalan Sibu-Bintulu, early this morning. Mukah District Police Chief, Deputy Superintendent Muhamad Rizal Alias, said the accident occurred around 6.20 am and involved a motorcycle and a vehicle. “The victim sustained severe head and body injuries

Man injured in car-lorry collision

KUCHING: A man sustained minor injuries after the Perodua Viva he was driving collided with a lorry at Jalan Song, Taman Song, here today (Feb 4). According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the accident occurred at 3.53 pm, prompting the deployment of a team from the Tabuan

Police probe death of unidentified man

KAPIT: The police have launched an investigation after an unidentified man was found dead on the five-foot way of an abandoned building near Market Teresang, here, on Dec 30, 2024. According to a report issued by Kapit police chief DSP Rohana Nanu, officers from the police station here received a

Lion troupes gear up for CNY

KUCHING: For over five decades, the Chinese Martial Art Association (CMAA) has been a pillar of cultural preservation in Sarawak, keeping the vibrant tradition of lion dance alive. Founded in 1974 by Master Law Kaw Chai, the association is now gearing up for its 51st anniversary with extensive preparations for

Early morning collision injures woman

MIRI: A woman was injured in a two-vehicle collision at the Mega Hotel traffic light intersection early this morning (Jan 24). The Miri Sentral Fire and Rescue Station (Bomba) received an emergency call at 2.40 am regarding the accident involving a Perodua Viva and a Toyota Estima. Upon arrival, firefighters

Suspect nabbed for brandishing a gun at ATM

MUKAH: A 54-year-old local man was arrested by Mukah police after a viral video showed him brandishing a gun at a Maybank ATM (automated teller machine) in the district. According to Mukah District Police chief, Muhamad Rizal Alias, the incident occurred on January 23, 2025, at around 5 pm. The

Special sales programme for Chinese New Year launched at Medan Niaga Satok

KUCHING: Medan Niaga Satok was abuzz with activity as the special sales programme for Chinese New Year officially kicked off, offering festive deals and promotions to an enthusiastic crowd. The launch on Friday (Jan 24) was officiated by the chief political secretary to the Sarawak Premier and Tupong assemblyman Datuk

Rising floodwaters force evacuation of 22 persons in Miri

MIRI: Twenty-one people were evacuated from SK Rh Ranggong, Ulu Niah, after floodwaters rose to eight feet. The Batu Niah Fire and Rescue Station responded to a distress call at 11.12 am and found 14 teachers trapped as floodwaters submerged access roads. “Only high-clearance vehicles and 4×4 trucks could navigate