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Shape younger generations so they can contribute to Bau, teachers told

BAU: Parents and teachers were told to shape the younger generation as future leaders, creating a better society as part of the Greater Bau development. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep in stressing this said by grooming the young, it would ensure a better future for themselves and the

Early morning crash in Sibu kills two

SIBU: Two people were killed in a head-on collision between a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) and a compact vehicle at Jalan Ulu Oya. An emergency call was received by the State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) at 2.15am this morning regarding an accident at Jalan Ulu Oya near SK Sungai

Early morning fire leaves family of five homeless

SIBU: A family of five was left homeless after their home was destroyed by a blaze at Jalan Ing Guong, Sungai Bidut in the early hours today. The State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) said that Sungai Merah Bomba station received a distress call regarding a house on fire

Teenager killed in motorbike crash

MIRI: A teenager was killed after she fell off a motorcycle and hit by two speeding motorcycles coming from behind. Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that a report was received regarding a fatal accident at 2.56pm yesterday. The accident happened at Jalan Taman Tungku on Tuesday (Aug 23)

Drugs worth over RM80k seized in two raids

MIRI: Police have seized various types of drugs in two raids, with the drugs estimated to be worth RM82,576 in total. Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said a team from the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department raided two premises in the Bintang Jaya Commercial Centre area. The raids were conducted

Sarawak boutique airline in planning phase: Deputy Minister

SERIAN: The move to set up the state’s own boutique airline is currently in its planning phase said Deputy Minister for Transport (Air and Roads) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. “Our boutique airline is still in planning. However, by having our own airline, our charter flights will be able to fly

81-year old still missing on day 5

SIBU: Both the K9 and drone units have been roped in to assist in the search of Kuta Jenang at Kem Belia Kemuyang area. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) from Sibu Jaya station together with government agencies and villagers continued on the fifth day of search and rescue operation

Sarawak braces for thunderstorms in coming days

KUCHING: Sarawak is expected to experience thunderstorms at all of its divisions followed by heavy rains and strong winds. The Malaysian Meteorology Department (MET Malaysia) have issued a warning yesterday that the country will experience thunderstorms and strong winds from various directions. According to MET Malaysia Weather Research and Forecasting

Promising future beckons suburban village

KUCHING: Kampung Trombol, which lies about 30 minutes from here, holds out much potential especially in the tourism, education and economic sectors. Deputy Minister for Utilities and Telecommunication (Utilities) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the suburban village can be an attraction for people if basic infrastructures can be built

Villagers give thumbs up to water supply

KUCHING: Villagers of Kampung Trombol and Kampung Nyabut near Telaga Air are happy that they will finally get clean water through the implementation of the Rural Water Supply Project (BALB) Reticulation System Zone 1 for the two villages. The RM4.7 million project, which was approved in 2019, is now underway