Author: Allan Jay

Woman injured in car crash

SERIAN: A female passenger sustained injuries following a two-vehicle collision at Mile 29, Jalan Kuching-Serian this morning. The accident, involving a Proton Saga and a three-tonne lorry, happened at around 11.20am. Firefighters from Serian station were dispatched to the scene, about 16km away, after receiving an emergency call. Upon arrival,

Rembus Roundabout closed for 90 days

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Members of the public are advised to take note of a 90-day temporary road closure at Rembus Roundabout from Nov 21 to Jan 21 next year. According to Sarawak Metro, the closure is to facilitate culvert replacement works and the construction of the ART guideway for Package 1

Iron tools factory ravaged by evening fire

SIBU: An evening blaze engulfed an iron tools factory at Lorong 2, Jalan Maling here on Tuesday, leaving the premises 80 per cent destroyed. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the 7.20pm incident. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said firefighters from Sibu central

SAR teams mobilised to find octogenarian

SIBU: A search and rescue (SAR) operation is underway to locate an 83-year-old man, Kedri Hamjah, who has been missing from his home in Kampung Jeriah, Jalan Oya since last Friday (Nov 15).Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that a police report was lodged by the victim’s son at

Woman lightly injured in collision with lorry

BAU: A local woman sustained minor injuries in a two-vehicle accident along Jalan Jambusan today morning (Nov 19). The accident, which occurred at 8.10 am, involved a lorry and a Perodua Axia. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from the Bau station were dispatched to

Two teens nabbed for reckless riding

SIBU: Traffic police arrested two teenage boys for riding their motorcycles recklessly during an integrated operation last Saturday (Nov 16). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the operation, codenamed “Op Samseng Jalanan”, was conducted from 5 pm to 10 pm around Taman Permai Jaya. “Two local teens, aged 15

Teen girl dies after alleged fall from apartment

PADAWAN: A teenage girl died after allegedly falling from an apartment at Jalan Batu Kawa early this morning. Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said they were alerted to the incident at around 5.30 am. Upon receiving information, a police team and paramedics were promptly dispatched to

Man dies, wife and child injured in collision

SARIKEI: A local man died, while his wife and child sustained injuries following a two-vehicle collision at KM438, Jalan Betong-Sarikei-Meradong yesterday (Nov 18). Sarikei police chief Supt Aswandy Anis said the accident happened around 12.30 pm, and involved a Yamaha R25 motorcycle and a three-tonne lorry. “Preliminary investigations found that

Retirees can play vital role in development

KUCHING: Retired civil servants are encouraged to leverage their experience, expertise and wisdom to continue making valuable contributions to Sarawak’s development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said although no longer active in official duties, they still have great potential to contribute through various channels. He said

New KafeTEEN Youth Centre planned for Kuching, says minister

LUNDU: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development is planning to establish a KafeTEEN Youth Centre in Kuching, aiming to provide teenagers with more opportunities for meaningful and enriching activities. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said that Sarawak’s existing KafeTEEN centres in Sri Aman and Long Bedian, have successfully