Author: Ma Chee Seng

Malaysia-Indonesia joint patrol intercepts illegal immigrants at border

KUCHING: A joint patrol by the Malaysian Army (TDM) and the Indonesian National Army (TNI-AD) successfully intercepted and expelled eight illegal immigrants attempting to cross the Malaysia-Indonesia border on Aug 10. Maj-Gen Datuk Mohamed Fauzi bin Kamis, commander of the 1st Infantry Division, said the incident occurred near Pos GABMA

Sarawak cricket captain Mohammad Hariz eyes glory at Sukma

KUCHING: At just 18, Mohammad Hariz Afnan Sulhie is leading Sarawak’s Sukma Men’s T20 cricket team with the confidence and poise of a seasoned athlete. With more than 13 years of experience, Hariz has risen from a young boy who fell in love with cricket under his brother’s guidance to

Cricket men’s team clinchs win against Melaka

KUCHING: The Sarawak SUKMA men’s T20 cricket team is determined to end a 20-year medal dry spell after securing a victory against Melaka today (Aug 14). Sarawak, competing in Group B, started on the right foot in this tournament, successfully securing a victory with a score of 67/3 in just

Contractor poorer by RM110,000 in loan scam   

KUCHING: A 60-year-old construction contractor from Padawan has fallen victim to a non-existent loan scam, resulting in a significant financial loss of RM110,000. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the case was reported to the police on Aug 12 after the victim was fleeced of his money starting from

Hulks seek recognition, funds from govt

KUCHING: Sarawak bodybuilders who bagged two gold and two bronze medals at the 56th Asian Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship are appealing for support and recognition from the government. Sarawak BodyBuilding Association president Datuk Wee Hong Seng, who is also the mayor of the Kuching South City Council, said Sarawak

Man, 24, rescued after car plunges into ravine 

KUCHING: A 24-year-old man was rescued last night after his vehicle veered off the road and plunged into a ravine in Kampung Bumbok, along Jalan Batu Kitang, here. The incident occurred at 7.56 pm yesterday (Aug 12), prompting a swift response from the Batu Lintang Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba).

Trader falls victim to RM300,000 Chinese currency exchange scam in Kuching

KUCHING: A young import trader in his 20s has reportedly fallen prey to a sophisticated Chinese currency exchange scam, losing approximately RM300,000 in the process. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata confirmed the case today, saying the victim, who conducts business in the Kuching district, was initially lured by a

Young driver seriously injured in Miri road accident

MIRI: A road accident at Simpang Ladang Tawakal, Jalan Persisir Pantai here last night left a 20-year-old man critically injured. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the incident took place around 8.39 pm, involving a blue Perodua Viva driver who was reported to have lost control of his

Six immigrants return home after unsuccessful entry

KUCHING: A joint patrol operation between the Malaysian Army (TDM) and the Indonesian National Army (TNI-AD) successfully thwarted the entry of six illegal immigrants (PATI) at the Malaysian-Indonesian border today (Aug 10). The operation took place near the GABMA Biawak post, where the joint forces carried out two separate expulsions.

3,000 SUKMA volunteers at 49 venues 

KUCHING: The final count of approximately 3,000 volunteers for the upcoming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) is sufficient despite an earlier projection of 4,000 volunteers, said Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. The Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) said this today (Aug 10) during a press conference after officiating at