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Author: Allan Jay

6-year-old boy killed in blaze

KUCHING: The charred remains of a six-year-old boy was found following an afternoon blaze at a house in Lorong 16, RPR Batu Kawa yesterday. The tragic incident occurred around 1.10 pm and affected a total of five double-storey houses in the neighbourhood. Two of the houses were completely destroyed, while

Rider dies in ditch plunge

BINTULU: A man has died on the spot after his motorcycle skidded off the road and fell into a 12-foot-deep ditch along Jalan Ulu Sebauh on Sunday. The incident occurred around 8.10 pm near the Bintulu Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC). A spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Department said

Morning fire damages van parked in front of house

SARIKEI: A van parked in front of a house at Taman Susur Jambu here, caught fire early this morning. The incident was initially noticed by a neighbour who helped put out the fire with assistance from the public. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from

Four busted for drink driving in Padawan, Kuching

KUCHING: Four motorists were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in an operation dubbed ‘Op Mabuk’ last Saturday (Aug 26). According to the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, the operation was held at two checkpoints at Jalan Tan Sri Datuk Wee Boon Ping in Padawan and

Ministry issues 11 notices for tourism-related offences

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has issued 11 notices related to tourism offences in an integrated operation with the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department yesterday (Aug 27). The operation codenamed ‘Ops Bersepadu Luaran’, was held at Jalan Bako and Jalan Santubong. Patrols were also conducted

18 picked up for abusing drugs at entertainment centre

KUCHING: Narcotics police arrested 18 locals including seven women on suspicion of abusing drugs in an entertainment centre last Saturday (Aug 26). The raid codenamed ‘Ops Pusat Hiburan’ was carried out around 11.15 pm at Jalan Canna. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said 21 persons between the ages of

Pedestrian killed near Jln Tun Salahuddin bridge

KUCHING: A woman pedestrian was killed in a fatal collision along Jalan Tun Salahuddin last night (Aug 26). The accident is believed to have involved an express bus that was travelling towards Pending. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah, when contacted today (Aug 27), confirmed that they had received a report pertaining

Fire damages religious goods factory in Pending

KUCHING: A religious goods factory at Jalan Jentera, Pending Industrial Estate, was slightly damaged in a late-night fire yesterday (Aug 26). Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the 9.55pm incident. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Tabuan Jaya and Padungan stations were promptly deployed

Crash duo escapes fiery death

SIBURAN: A driver and his passenger had lucky escaped when their car crashed and burst into flames along Mile 21, Jalan Kuching-Serian, last night (Aug 26). The locals, in their 30s, were said to have only sustained injuries to the head and legs in the 10.25pm accident. A spokesman for the Fire

21-door longhouse affected by landslide

KANOWIT: A landslide has occurred behind a 21-door longhouse at Nanga Tada Resettlement Scheme here today morning. However, no injuries or casualties were reported among the residents of Rh Jelai Kana. Kanowit Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) chief Arrahman Chik said firemen from Kanowit station were despatched to the scene