Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Woman, two children severely injured in MPV-pickup crash

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A woman and two children survived a horrific road collision but sustained serious injuries. A spokesperson from the State Fire and Rescue Operations Centre (Bomba) said an emergency call was received at 1.49pm (Dec 2) that there was a road accident at Jalan Meranek, Kota Samarahan. The operations

Man detained in botched ‘grab-and-slash’ robbery attempt

BINTULU: A local man has been detained by police for injuring two people with a sharp weapon after committing a robbery at a supermarket. Bintulu OCPD Supt Batholomew Umpit stated that the man was detained on Dec 1 at a supermarket area in Bintulu town. “Further investigation of the incident

Congress can help state environmentally

KUCHING: The World Engineering, Science and Technology Congress (ESTCON 2022) can help provide solutions for Sarawak in preserving and sustaining the environment and towards the use green energy in the future. “It is in our state policy to go for environmental sustainability and also use green energy. That’s why we

Sarawak epitomises racial and religious harmony

KUCHING: Continue to protect and preserve the harmony, peace and unity of Sarawak’s multiracial society, says Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier said that Sarawak is an example of how people of various racial and religious backgrounds could live together as one community. “We have been an example

Suspected river poisoning destroys aquatic lives

KUCHING: Dead fishes found floating in Sungai Endap early yesterday has led to suspicion of river poisoning by unknown individuals. The incident was recounted by a medical practitioner, Dr Ashok Segar, who lives at Mile 15-16, Jalan Kuching Serian, Mandala Drive, where the river flows through his property. “This morning,

Need for formula to address rising living cost

PADAWAN: The new federal government should come up with a formula to take care of Malaysians in the face of the rising cost of living. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said besides looking into the welfare of all citizens, it should also help the youth in terms of getting

STB to fully exploit City of Gastronomy recognition

SANTUBONG: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) has every intention to capitalise on Kuching’s recognition as a Creative City of Gastronomy in the world. STB Chief Executive Officer Sharzede Salleh Askor said, as a product marketing and promotion platform that has agencies and branches for the industry, the board is committed to

Teenager killed in motorbike crash

BAU: A 16-year-old motorcyclist was killed after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck along Jalan Bau/Stass here last night (Nov 25). District police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the police received a report of the accident around 10.30pm. “The accident happened when the pickup truck broke down and was

Trekking Expedition to Blue Pool attracts 40

SANTUBONG: A total of 40 people participated in the Trekking Expedition to Blue Pool through the Brahim’s Outdoor Programme in East Malaysia held in Sarawak for the first time. The Brahim’s Dewina Group of Companies Executive Chairman Datuk Seri Ibrahim Ahmad said, all the participants consisted of the Sarawak Workers’