Author: Gabriel Lihan

Improve English to progress

KUCHING: Both languages in Bahasa Malaysia and English must be further enhanced to move the country forward. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said several matters were brought up by the State Ministry Of Education Innovation and Talent Development, among them were education policy related to the English language in

4WD and motorcycle collide near petrol station

KUCHING: A collision involving two vehicles occurred this afternoon (May 27) along the Sri Aman Access Road near the Sri Aman Petronas station. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a distress call at 1.51 pm and quickly dispatched a team from the Sri Aman fire station. Upon their arrival,

Head injuries in bike collision

KUCHING: Two motorcyclists sustained severe head injuries following a collision on Sunday evening along Jalan Kampung Puak towards Kampung Seropat. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a distress call at 7.07 pm, prompting firefighters from the Bau station to respond. The team arrived at the scene at 7.17 pm

Man held for burglary, theft

KUCHING: A 39-year-old man was arrested at his house in Jalan Matang for his alleged involvement in burglary and vehicle theft. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the local suspect was apprehended by the Kuching district police team on May 25. He was accused of a burglary and vehicle

Plans afoot for 5G Advanced during Sukma

KUCHING: The 5G Advanced which is eight times faster than 5G will be used at the coming Malaysia Games (Sukma) in August. Minister of Communications Fahmi Fadzil said the 5G Advanced also known as 5.5G will only be available in Kuching with Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). “The 5G Advanced is

Ministry mulls satellites as towers for coverage

KUCHING: The Ministry of Communications is studying the usage of satellites as towers to provide phone coverage. Its Minister, Fahmi Fadzil  said this technology does not require the construction of any telecommunications tower and is compatible to get 100 per cent coverage in populated areas. “This satellite will be used

59-year old man killed in crash

KUCHING: A 59-year old man was killed in a two-vehicle collision at Mile 15, Kuching-Serian Road here today (May 26). Padawan police chief, Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the accident, which involved a MPV and a motorcycle, happened around 11.08 am near the Kampung Seratau junction. The MPV

Morning fire burns 5,000 chicken

KUCHING: A poultry farm along Jalan Matang near Taman Sri Harmony here went up in flames causing the death of some 5,000 chicken. The Fire and Rescue Department operations centre received a distress call at 7.11am on Sunday and promptly despatched firemen from Petra Jaya and Batu Lintang stations to

Three escape death in Bintulu car crash

BINTULU: Three individuals narrowly escaped death after the car they were in overturned at the Sungai Kemena bridge here. The accident occurred at 3am this morning (May 26). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre promptly dispatched a team from Bintulu fire station to the scene. Upon arrival at

9 women rescued from stuck elevator at local hotel

KUCHING: Nine women experienced a moment of claustrophobic panic when they became trapped in an elevator at a local hotel here, last night (May 25). Firemen from the Padungan fire station were dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call at 10.34pm. Upon arrival, the firemen discovered that the