Author: Ma Chee Seng

KUCHING: The Sarawak branch of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) successfully foiled an attempt to smuggle various brands of liquor and cigarettes, estimated to be worth RM3,153,205. Sarawak Customs director Norizan Yahya said all non-taxed items were seized on October 22, during a JKDM Sarawak patrol along the Kuching-Samarahan

MIRI: A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) vessel, KM STAPA, was severely damaged in a fire at Piasau Slipways Sdn. Bhd in Kuala Baram late last night (Oct 31).The Lutong Fire and Rescue Station chief, Henry Jugah, said that his team was alerted to the incident at 11.35 pm, prompting

TANJUNG MANIS: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF), detained a local Class C fishing vessel along the Tanjung Manis Maritime Zone, for violating licence conditions in a joint operation on Thursday (Oct 31). According to Maritime Commander Gilbert Tinggak Numpang, director

KUCHING: A fire erupted at Lorong Bangau 2, Kampung Semerah Padi today night (Nov 1) destroying two houses, leaving 15 residents homeless. The emergency call was received at 12.12 am, and Bomba teams from the Petra Jaya and Padungan stations arrived within five minutes to tackle the blaze. Firefighters used

KUCHING: The Sarawak government urgently needs to establish the Sarawak Quarantine and Inspection Services (SAQIS) department to strengthen biosecurity measures and protect public health. Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the proposed department would serve a similar role as the Malaysian

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is committed to protect the health and well-being of the community by focusing on the importance of cleanliness at food premises, and to combat the rising number of unlicensed food establishment. MPP Chairman, Tan Kai said the council’s Public Health, Environmental, and Municipal Services

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching recently extended a helping hand to Choo Yieng Ting, a 56-year-old woman with schizophrenia, who has been battling both mental illness and financial hardship alone. “Living in MJC, Choo’s struggle for survival is exacerbated by her inability to secure employment due to her condition, which she

KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) is set to roll out its latest initiative aimed at youth empowerment and unity this November, titled “Junior Junction: A Youth Unity Vision Quest.” This programme invites secondary school students from Kuching to propose unity-based initiatives, encouraging collaboration and inclusivity in their school communities. “Junior

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Health Department has conducted inspections on 6,742 premises across the state since the enforcement of the Tobacco Control for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852), which began on Oct 1. Director Dr. Veronica Lugah revealed five notices under Section 47 were issued, and 193 items were