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Two nabbed for being in possession of drugs in Bintulu

BINTULU: Two local men were apprehended by the police for drug abuse and possession as well as intent to distribute illegal substances. The district police arrested the suspects, age 35 and 36, at Jalan Tanjung Batu and Jalan Tun Hussein Onn yesterday. Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit said the police

Three injured in car-lorry crash

KUCHING: A collision between a compact vehicle and a trailer lorry caused injuries to three victims in the early hours today. The State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) said it received an emergency call at 1.34am on the incident, which occurred at Datuk Stephen Yong Link, Batu Kawa. “A

Two sedans, one MPV destroyed in fire

LIMBANG: Three vehicles have been totally destroyed in a blaze at Taman Batu Niah, Jalan Sibukang. State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) dispatched firemen from the Limbang station after receiving an emergency call at 10.45pm last night. Upon arrival, all three vehicles were completely engulfed in flame. “Reports from

Oil palm mills reminded to comply with environment Act

KUCHING: Oil palm mills in Sarawak are to fully comply with the Environmental Quality Act, 1974 to prevent water and air pollution. “There are a total of 85 oil palm mills here, and I hope all will comply with the updated regulations,” said Sarawak Department of Environment (DoE) director Hamzah

Embarrassing for those lobbying to be candidate but not selected: Dr Sim

KUCHING: Only those who are always the ground are worthy to be candidates for the upcoming general election, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president said this when responding to a move by the party’s Stakan branch to announce its branch chairman Datuk

MPP office bearers’ term extended until year-end

KUCHING: The term of for office bearers of the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) was extended until the end of the year. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang was sworn in before Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian during a ceremony earlier today (July 20) at the council building’s chamber.

Johnny tops the chart in finals

KUCHING: Johnny Tuk won the Bidayuh Song Chart Award (ACLB) 2022 Eighth Edition, grabbing a cash prize of RM5,000 as well as a trophy. Singing a song entitled ‘Nampar Penguji’ composed by Rozzi Chilli at the final ACLB competition, Johnny also won the Best Vocal Award which earned him RM1,000

Flashmobs not the fix

KUCHING: A protest or an assembly is the public’s right to express concerns to the government to solve certain issues, however, it should adhere to the guidelines to avoid clashes with authorities. A statement from Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani has warned the public

No escape for two burglars

KUCHING: Two burglars were finally apprehended by police in relation to two break-in cases, namely one in June and the recent case this month. The Kuching district police on last Wednesday (July 13) arrested the duo aged 23 and 25 for the house breaking cases that took place in Stutong