Author: Ma Chee Seng

Man arrested for suspected syabu possession

BAU: The police here apprehended a man suspected of possessing methamphetamine during a routine crime prevention patrol, last night (June 28). According to a post on their Facebook page, the man was nabbed by the Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) division of the Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department of the

Elderly man injured in early morning collision

KUCHING: An early morning road accident near Chung Hua Middle School No 1 on Jalan Tabuan left an elderly man injured. The incident, which occurred at 5am today (June 29), involved two vehicles and prompted a swift response from the Padungan Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Upon arriving at the scene,

Man injured in early morning car crash on Jalan Stutong

KUCHING: A man sustained injuries in a car accident early this morning when his vehicle overturned along Jalan Stutong. The incident occurred around 3.02am, prompting an immediate response from the Tabuan Jaya Fire and Rescue Station. Firefighters confirmed the receipt of the emergency call and detailed the swift deployment of

Entertainment centre raided, drugs and cash confiscated

MIRI: The Sarawak Police Headquarters of the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department recently hauled Ketamine and Ecstasy worth a total amount of RM39,858 during a raid in Niah here on Wednesday. The Miri District police chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the operation was conducted at an entertainment centre at 3.35

Road closures for Sarawak Harmony Walk 2024 on June 29

KUCHING: The public are advised to plan their routes and avoid parking their vehicles along the roadside for the road closure during the Sarawak Harmony Walk 2024 event this Saturday (June 29). Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said in a press statement that the walk at Padang Merdeka

Occupants escape unhurt as fire engulfs home

KUCHING: An early morning destroyed a house at Jalan Chong Foh Hing Batu 7, here today. Bomba received a distress call at 8.21am and promptly dispatched units from Batu Lintang and Tabuan Jaya fire stations to the scene. Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-story semi-permanent house engulfed in flames. The

Woman killed as vehicle turns turtle in ditch

BINTANGOR: A 31-year-old woman lost her life in a single-vehicle accident along Jalan KJD Batu Wong in Bintangor. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre reported receiving an emergency call about the accident at 7.15 am. Bomba Bintangor personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene. The victim, identified

Native business chambers embark on major book drive

KUCHING:  The Dayak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) of Sarawak and the Kadazandusun Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) of Sabah are teaming up with Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) to host a major book donation drive. At a press conference here Wednesday, Deputy Minister of International Trade, Industry and

Alibaba Cloud-SAINS to drive digital public services, AI

KUCHING: Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has extended its partnership with Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS), an ICT systems integrator and solutions provider in Sarawak. The renewed collaboration announced today aims to enhance Sarawak’s digital public services and promote sustainable practices through advanced

Entrepreneurs urged to seek knowledge, use available resources

KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Dr. Ripin Lamat has stressed the importance of continuous learning for entrepreneurs. He said there is a need for entrepreneurs to seek knowledge and enhance their skills, which are essential for improving management, product quality, and services. “I encourage entrepreneurs