Author: Amyra Varkisa

Brothers ward off intruders

KUCHING: Two brothers sustained injuries while defending themselves against three intruders during a home invasion at Mile 10, Beratok along Jalan Kuching-Serian on Wednesday night (Oct 23). Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the incident occurred at 7.30 pm. “Three masked individuals suddenly rushed into the

Immigration swoops down on 28 foreigners

KUCHING: The Sarawak Immigration Department arrested 28 foreign individuals around the district on Wednesday (Oct 23). The operation targeted locations such as commercial premises, reflexology centres, food establishments, premises suspected of being involved in illegal online gambling, and residential homes. According to a department statement today, immigration enforcement officers examined

Man hurt in brazen shooting incident

SIBU: A man believed to be in his 40s was seriously injured after being shot at Jalan Wong King Huo here today (Oct 24). It was believed that the man was shot while sitting inside his car at around 2.30 pm. Members of the public, who were nearby, quickly alerted

Banting-Gunung Lesong-Engkranji road expected to be completed in 2027

SRI AMAN: The Banting-Gunung Lesong-Engkranji Road Project is expected to be fully completed in the first quarter of 2027. Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang officiated the earth-breaking programme with a miring ceremony at the project site on Wednesday (Oct 23). It is understood that the project, valued at RM80

Viral post about a teacher’s ordeal gets MoE empathy

KUCHING: A teacher’s emotional plea to stay by his wife’s side as she battles cancer has drawn the attention of the Ministry of Education (MoE). In a statement on its Facebook page, the ministry announced that it had granted leave to the teacher, Cikgu Din, to care for his wife.

TYT’s wife expresses appreciation to Queen

KUCHING: Head of State Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi has extended her heartfelt thanks to Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, for gracing the Hi-Tea Reception in conjunction with the 267th Rulers Council Meeting at Istana Negara, Kuala

Uggah on the need to enhance PBB’s strength

BETONG: The victories in every election are the result of hard work and dedication of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) members who steadfastly fight alongside the party, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The PBB deputy president stressed that the members, especially at the branches (ranting) level, are

Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak a symbol of unity, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (Lan Berambeh) is more than just a gathering; it embodies unity, harmony, and shared love among Sarawakians, says National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang. The National Unity Minister said that over 6,500 people attended this year’s Lan Berambeh, including Sarawak’s top leaders.

Premier confident state airline to take off next year

KUALA LUMPUR: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed optimism that Sarawak’s long-awaited state airline will begin operations next year. “Insyallah, all the issues concerning our airline will be resolved within two months, and we will have our own aircraft next year. “These planes will facilitate