Author: Connie Chieng

What study, asks Masing?

KUCHING :  Deputy Chief Minister, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr. James Jemut Masing wondered what was the study on MA63 that Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad wanted to do before reverting the status of   Sarawak and Sabah, which were  equal partners in the formation of Malaysia, to the

Attractive prizes await participants of ‘Walk-a-Mile’

KUCHING: An array of handsome lucky draw prizes is up for grabs for participants of ‘Walk-a-Mile’ on September 23 at Saradise Kuching. They include latest Apple Watch Series 3, return air flight tickets to Ho Chi Minh, smartphones, sports watches, hotel stay vouchers, food and product vouchers, electronic appliances as

Couple arrested for drug peddling

KUCHING: A couple was arrested by Padawan Police Narcotic Department personnel in their house at Taman Tematu Hill, Jalan Stephen Yong near here last Tuesday afternoon for drug peddling. Padawan Deputy Police chief, DSP Merbin Anak Lisa said the couple was arrested and various types of drugs were seized from

Soldier in ICU after stabbing

KUCHING: A young soldier was stabbed in his abdomen in an army camp at Penrissen Road near here on Wednesday morning. The 19-year-old soldier was said to be quarrelling with a colleague when he was stabbed which caused him to fall and bleed profusely. He was taken to Sarawak General

‘Ah Long’ dirty deed?

KUCHING: Two banners with photos of a young man, his name and handphone number hung strategically in Kuching area yesterday. The banners, written in Bahasa Malaysia stated “Saya hutang orang banyak duit. I am sorry” (I borrowed huge amount of money from many people. I am sorry). Many believed the

Accident causes massive traffic jam

KUCHING: An accident involving an oil tanker has caused a temporary closure of the Kuching-Serian Highway here yesterday. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Assistant Operations Director Tiong Ling Hii said in the 1.31pm incident, the tanker was involved in a single-vehicle accident rammed the road barrier nearby the Siburan Fire

CM urged to reconsider plan for hydrogen buses

KUCHING : Kuching Member of Parliament, Dr Kevin Yii yesterday urged Chief Minister, Datuk Patinggi (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg to reconsider his plan to introduce hydrogen fuel cell buses on the roads of Kuching by March next year. He also urged Abang Johari to be more transparent including revealing the

Three arrested in robbery, punching case

KUCHING: A suspect was arrested after he punched and robbed after hitting a man and his handicapped friend on their faces and heads recently. Following his arrest, two others were also arrested. Kuching police chief ACP Ng Ah Lek said the incident happened on September 5 when the victim a

Driver cheats death in ravine plunge

KUCHING: A car driver was lucky to escape with minor injuries after his car spinned put of control on Saturday morning.  The driver, a young man, was driving from Batu Kawa to Matang when negotiating a corner his car went out of control at 7.30 am.  The car went down

Masing aye to Pan Borneo by-passing Brunei

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr James Masing (pic) agrees with Tun Mahathir that the Pan Borneo Highway should bypass Brunei. “The route should originate from Marudi to Long Terawan, then through Mulu National park along the border with Brunei, straight to Hulu Sg Limbang and Hulu Sg Trusan,