Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Call not to speculate, share photos of remains

KUCHING: Members of the public are advised not to make any speculations or share photos or videos of a body that was found at Jalan Stutong. Acting Kuching district police chief Supt Merbin Lisa has released a statement that the police had received a report regarding the finding of an

Foreign fishing boat detained, crew arrested off Tanjung Jerijeh

TANJUNG MANIS: A foreign fishing boat was detained about 68 nautical miles northwest off Tanjung Jerijeh on Wednesday night. The Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) intercepted and detained the boat at 10.26pm during Ops Permai. “At 10.26pm, KM Semilang was patrolling along the coast of Jerijeh and detected the boat

Fair aims to help students and employers

SERIAN: The Education and Career Fair 2022 organised by the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) is a unique platform to enhance networking between institutions and the public, especially students and teachers. Its minister, Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn, hoped students and teachers could get accurate information about

Limited first intake due to insufficient facilities

SERIAN: The first international school in Petra Jaya, Kuching which is operating this year has received 120 students. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that the limited number of students for the first phase was taken into account due to the school’s lack

Foreigner arrested for drug abuse, distribution

BINTULU: A male foreigner was captured by police yesterday for being involved with drug and substance abuse. The 30-year-old suspect was arrested in the area of Jalan RPR Segawan, Sebauh for distribution of drugs and abuse drugs. Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit said they have seized 15 grammes of drugs,

Support setting up of centralised schools

SERIAN: Parents are asked to support the government’s efforts to establish centralised schools in the state. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said students in schools with less students (Sekolah Kurang Murid (SKM)) need to be enrolled into a new centralised school for the

Swift response from firemen helped save two-storey house

MIRI: Firefighters were quick to put out a fire at a two-storey house at Jalan Datuk Permaisuri in Piasau, saving the house from further damage. An emergency call was received by Lopeng Fire and Rescue (Bomba) station at 1.41pm today regarding a house on fire. The State Fire and Rescue

Sarawak United head coach among first-time blood donors at SGH blood bank

KUCHING: The presence of S Balachandran at the Blood Bank of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) today has garnered attention from members of the public. The Sarawak United Football Club (SUFC) was among the first-time donors at the blood bank and medical staff did not pass up the opportunity to take

27 receive certificates on food handling

KUCHING: Twenty-seven participants have completed the Food Handlers Training Course and received their certificates to be able to establish their own food outlets. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang extended his congratulations to all the participants and hoped similar courses could be organised in the future. “Thank you to Mas

Rescue operation launched to find man who fell into river

KUCHING: The State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) has received a report regarding a man falling into a river, here. An emergency call was received at 1.29pm today, and according to witnesses, a man was seen falling from a jetty. Firemen from Pandungan Bomba station were despatched to the