Author: Ma Chee Seng

Fire razes storage facility near SMK Arang

KUCHING: A storage facility near SMK Arang in Taman Kung Peng, here was completely destroyed in a fire on today. The fire, which broke out at around 11.52 am, involved a storage unit containing various metal items. Firefighers from the Batu Lintang Fire and Rescue Station (Bomba), with support from

Miro outlines strategies to enhance community-police ties

BAU: Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh has outlined three key strategies to enhance collaboration between the community and the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) in crime prevention efforts. Speaking at the Sarawak Police Contingent Town Hall Discussion held at Siniawan’s Dewan Persatuan Masyarakat, he emphasised the importance of building trust, fostering cooperation,

Joint operation seizes smuggled goods

KUCHING: A joint patrol operation by Malaysian army (TDM) and Indonesian National Army (TNI-AD) has foiled a smuggling attempt near the Military Joint Post (GABMA) in Tebedu today (Sept 7). The operation was launched after receiving information from local residents about suspicious activity involving the unloading of goods near an

House fire, road accident reported in the city

KUCHING: Two separate emergencies occurred here today, involving a house fire in Batu Kawa and a road accident in Kampung Baru Stutong, both requiring prompt action from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). In the first incident, a house fire broke out at 8.57 am at Jalan Sinsantu, Batu

Fire breaks out at coffee shop in Sarikei

SARIKEI: A fire broke out at a coffee shop near Jalan Rentap here, yesterday evening (Sept 6), prompting a swift response from the Sarikei Fire and Rescue Station (Bomba). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said the blaze engulfed approximately 60 percent of the ground floor of

SAR underway for missing man at Lanang Bridge

SIBU: A search and rescue (SAR) operation has been launched for a man feared drowned near the Lanang Bridge here, yesterday (Sept 6). The operation, led by the Sibu Fire and Rescue Station (BOMBA), was initiated following a report received from the Lanang Police Station at 1pm. The incident was

‘Raja Kita’ exhibition, a 3D display at Summer Mall from Sept 5 – 8

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The official birthday celebration of His Majesty the 17th Yang Di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar is viewed as a powerful symbol of unity for all Malaysians, said Datuk Julaihi Narawi. The Utility and Telecommunications Minister said despite the different governance structure in Sarawak, where a

A vision for talent development

KUCHING: The Minister for Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, highlighted his ministry’s dedication to supporting small-scale events aimed at nurturing youth talent and boosting tourism. Speaking at a recent press conference following the inauguration of the What About Kuching calendar at the Borneo Hotel

PPIS and Lions Club host CSR Mini Medical Camp at MATTA Fair

KUCHING: Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS), in collaboration with the Lions Club of Kuching Unity, hosted a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Mini Medical Camp at the MATTA Fair here this morning (Aug 31). PPIS chairwoman Manjeet Kaur Sidhu said the two-day event, held in conjunction with the National Day celebration,

MATTA Fair kicks off in Kuching

KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair, Malaysia’s largest consumer travel event, officially began today (Aug 31) at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). The event’s opening ceremony was officiated by Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Ministry Deputy Permanent Secretary Desmond Douglas Jerukan. During his