Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Needy villagers received food from Kuching Food Aid

KUCHING: A total of 100 persons from the B40 group in Kampung Paya Mebi, Jalan Landeh have received food from a welfare organisation, Kuching Food Aid. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said he was touched by the effort of the organisation. “This is the kind of effort

Officer’s widow receives over RM19k in donations

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The widow of the late DSP Michael Padel today received donations totalling RM19,430 from the police force. The donation was handed over to Jabah Mingku by Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail during a presentation ceremony held at at Kota Samarahan district police headquarters. “I presented the donation

New lead as missing man’s boat found

BELAGA: New lead has emerged and the search for a missing man in Bakun continues into the fifth day of rescue operation today. The boat of the missing victim, Ali Lingak, was found in Batang Balui by villagers involved in the search and rescue (SAR) operation. According to Sarawak Fire

Properties worth over RM1 mln confiscated in drug raids

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) Sarawak contingent has confiscated RM1.03 million worth of property from Jan to Mar 22 this year. “The properties were confiscated under Section 39(C) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952 (Forfeiture of Property) through 38 cases,” said Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail

Man arrested for stealing house gate

MIRI: Police arrested a 28-year-old local for stealing a stainless steel gate from a house in Tudan here. The male suspect was detained during a raid on his house at Lorong Jati, Desa Senadin Phase 5 at 12.10am early this morning. He later led the police to a bush near

Police Day celebrated under new normal

KUCHING: One hundred 91 officers and men of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) took part in a parade to celebrate the 214th Police Day at the Sarawak contingent headquarters (IPK) here this morning (March 25). Addressing the parade, Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said although this year’s celebration themed

Four persons including two children escape burning house

BINTANGOR: A family of four survived after their house at Batu 1, Jalan Pakan here was burned down this afternoon. Firefighters from the Bintangor station rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call at 12.38pm. “The single-storey house was completely destroyed. A vehicle parked nearby was also damaged,” the

Residents save longhouse from being destroyed by fire

MIRI: Swift action by longhouse dwellers saved a 25-door-longhouse from being destroyed in a fire in Batu Niah. The State Fire and Rescue operation centre said a team of firefighters were dispatched from Batu Niah to Kampung Sungai Teh, Ulu Suai, near the site of the incident after the centre

Youth urged to embark on food manufacturing

KUCHING: Young entrepreneurs are encouraged venture into the food manufacturing business, which is one of the brightest and easiest to grow big. International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminals and Entrepreneur Development (Mintred) Assistant Minister Datuk Naroden Majais made the call when officiating at the opening of Gigit Rangup Sdn Bhd

Six schools in Bintulu closed

BINTULU: Six schools in Bintulu district were closed after 12 students and teaching staff tested positive for Covid-19 on Tuesday. This was confirmed by Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, who revealed that the six schools were SJKC Siong Boon, SK St Anthony, SK Sungai Tisang, SK Kelawit, SK