KUCHING: An eight-foot long crocodile which wandered into a residential area and was captured by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) at Kampung Sri Maimunah, Sungai Apong yesterday (Dec 21), has a new and safe home at the Samunsam Wildlife Sanctuary. SFC said its Swift Wildlife Action Team (SWAT) caught the
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to take precautionary measures during the Christmas celebration and to be safe to avoid accidents from happening. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said Sarawakians must be vigilant against the 3Ls – Lupa, Leka dan Lalai or forgetfulness, carelessness and negligence.
BAU : A 21-year old motorcyclist was killed after his motorcycle collided with a car at a traffic light junction along Jalan Bau-Lundu last night (Dec 18). District police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the fatal accident was reported at around 11.30pm. Investigations revealed that the collision occurred when a
KUCHING: The Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) held a Christmas gathering with former Deputy Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam and wife Datuk Wira Lorna Chan. The event held at Dr Chan’s residence in Petra Jaya here last night (Dec 18) was attended
LIMBANG: The unity in Sarawak among its diverse set of people has been the main factor in contributing towards peace and harmony in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that Sarawakians have practiced mutual respect and tolerance towards each other. “Many of us have a
KUCHING: What is considered as the largest batik painting would be unveiled at La Promenade Mall late yesterday. The largest batik painting would be unveiled by veteran art expert, Lee Hock Kia at 7 pm, Level 3. He revealed that the process of making the batik took two months to
KUCHING: Plaza Merdeka Shopping Centre donates RM10,000 to the Sarawak Children Cancer Society (SCCS) in conjunction with the mall’s tenth year anniversary. Plaza Merdeka Shopping Centre executive director, Datin Anriza Cordero said that Plaza Merdeka’s focus has been on delivering a comprehensive and inclusive retail experience for their customers. “Over
KUCHING: Malaysian Red Crescent Society has issued 2,699 certificates to celebrate blood donors. The blood donor certificates were issued to various groups of blood donors starting with the lowest donation of 5 pints. Chairman of the blood donation recruitment services, John Jong said that COVID-19 had disrupted blood donation in
PADAWAN: A man lost a whooping RM100,000 after he was duped by a non-existent company in a Macau scam. Padawan district police chief Sup Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the man, who is in his late 60s made a police report regarding the matter. “The victim answered a telephone
KUCHING: A total of 459 individuals were rounded up in anti-narcotics operations lasting three months in the district. Kuching district police chief ACP Ashmon Bajah said the operations from September to November involved 424 cases. The team detained 17 to 58 year-old locals for engaging in drug activities. “Also seized
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