Author: Daryll Law

Biker fractures legs in crash

KUCHING: A 28-year-old man fractured his legs after he crashed the motorcycle he was riding at Taman Sinjok, 19th Mile, Kuching-Serian Road at 9.50pm on Saturday. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) was alerted after the incident. Upon arrival at the scene the Bomba EMRS unit immediately attended to the

Missing MPV found at Bau village

KUCHING: Police managed to recover a missing multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at Kampung Padang Pan, Bau on Saturday. Bau district police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said acting on the information received and surveillance, a team of police was deployed to the village. On arriving at Kampung Padang Pan at 7.20pm, they

Hiding burglar falls, breaks hand (video)

LUNDU: A suspected burglar was arrested after he was found hiding in the ceiling of a house he broke into at Kampung Tanjam. The 59-year-old home owner was away when the incident took place at about 9.45pm on Friday when he was alerted to a burglary and contacted the police.

Six detained for drug abuse

KUCHING: Six individuals were detained for drug abuse following an operation carried out by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) in Kota Samaharan recently. During the operation which started at 8pm and ended at 3am several persons were made to undergo urine test, of which six, aged between 20 and 50,

Man dies in single-vehicle collision

KUCHING: A 67-year-old man was killed in a road accident when he lost control of a motorcycle he was riding behind the Sungai Moyan Commercial Centre here at Jalan Batu Kawa on Friday. State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said in the 8.30pm incident, the

Keep your mother tongue legacy alive, Bidayuhs told

KUCHING: The mother tongue remains a vital feature in a cultural heritage, according to Abdul Aziz Isa, Special Officer to Deputy Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Chong Chieng Jen. He said it is a legacy that’s inherited from past generations to be maintained for the benefit of future generations.

GST refund repayment until year end

KUCHING: The repaying of Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund arrears amounting to RM20 billion will be carried out till year end. Royal Malaysian Customs Department’s Internal Tax Division Assistant General Director Datuk Ahmad Maher Abd Jalil said the arrears comprising an outstanding RM20 billion will be paid as of this

Sports Toto brings festive cheer to Perkata

KUCHING: The Sports Toto yesterday brought festive cheer to 117 underprivileged children at Perkata Special School, in conjunction with the upcoming Gawai festival. The children were treated to a sumptuous meal and received goodie bags courtesy of Sports Toto during its goodwill visit to the school. On top of that,

Over RM5.49 mln losses due to longhouse fires this year

KUCHING: The five longhouse fires in the state this year up till the month of April affected a total of 157 households and caused losses totalling over RM5.49 million. State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman said the statistics had shown an improvement compared to the same period

Bomba extra vigilant against fires this festive season

KUCHING: The state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) will be monitoring and inspecting commercial premises and residential areas during the forthcoming festive season to prevent untoward fire incidents. Its state director Khirudin Drahman said notices would also be issued to ensure the operators and owners adhere to the regulations and