Author: Ma Chee Seng

Campaign gets underway on riding escalators safely

KUCHING: An escalator safety campaign has been launched to enhance public safety when riding escalators. The Sarawak Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) initiative was launched in collaboration with Elebest Engineering Sdn. Bhd. and Vivacity Megamall, on Wednesday (July 24). The event, officiated by DOSH Deputy Director (Technical Services)

Yayasan Sarawak to hold education expo in 43 locations

KUCHING: Yayasan Sarawak, in collaboration with Resident and District Offices and the Sarawak Education Department (JPNS), is set to hold a Sarawak Education Expo across 43 locations in the state on Saturday (July 27). Yayasan director Mersal Abang Rosli said the expo is particularly timely, given that 32,588 students who

Unique bond between locals and Irrawaddy dolphins under threat

KUCHING: In the remote villages of Rajang, Belawai and Paloh along Sarawak’s coastline, local fishers have long shared a unique bond with the Irrawaddy dolphins. These dolphins, affectionately known as “bung” in the Melanau language, are more than a welcome spectacle—they are essential to the fishers’ livelihood. “Whenever we see

Road closures for Sarawak Day celebration

BINTULU: Several roads in Bintulu will be temporarily closed in preparation for the Sarawak Day celebrations on 22 July to ensure smooth proceedings and the safety. Supt Bintulu district police chief, Nixon Joshua Ali said the event will take place at Lasar Kenyalang, the site of the old Bintulu airport.

Police looking for man vandalising cars in Samarahan

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police are actively tracking down a man vandalism against public vehicles on the road in front of Bucida Resident here. Samarahan District Police Chief DSP Jaimi Husin said they received a report about the incident at approximately 3:49 PM today from the victim, a local woman. “According to

Malaysian and Indonesian army detain illegal immigrants

KUCHING:  The First Infantry Division of the Malaysian Army successfully intercepted three illegal immigrants (PATI) attempting to cross the border near the GABMA Biawak Post. A joint patrol by the First Infantry Division and the Indonesian Army (TNI-AD) have spotted the individuals around 9.45am, about 200 metres from the Indonesia-Malaysia

Two teenagers injured in early morning m-bike accident

SARATOK: Two teenagers were severely injured when they crashed their motorcycle on the Krian Bridge along the Pan Borneo Highway today. At 2.09 am, the Fire and Rescue Department was alerted to a single-vehicle crash involving a Honda RS150 motorcycle that had collided with a road barrier. Upon arrival at

Sarawak Day prayer service celebrates interfaith unity

KUCHING: Over a thousand devotees filled the Christian Ecumenical Worship Centre (CEWC) for the Sarawak Day Ecumenical Prayer Service 2024, last night. This year’s theme, ‘May They All Be One’, was brought to life by the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) and hosted by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. The

Dewan Rakyat approves Bintulu Port as Sarawak state port

KUCHING: Bintulu Port has officially transitioned to a Sarawak state port following the passing of two pivotal bills in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday (July 16), said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier said the declaration of an area in the Bintulu district in the Federal Port (Repeal) Bill

Interhill Property clinches property awards

KUCHING: Interhill Property has secured a prestigious accolade at The Edge Malaysia Best Managed and Sustainable Property Awards 2024. According to a press release issued today (July 17), the company won in the Strata Mixed Development category for properties under ten years old, recognising its standout project, Urban Residences here.