Author: Gabriel Lihan

Search continues for missing 52-year-old

KUCHING: Search and rescue (SAR) efforts entered the fifth day om Friday for a 52-year old man reported missing near Rh Suyong Stumbin, Sri Aman. A spokesperson for the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reported that two teams were divided to search for the man, identified as Sebeli Paying.

Op Sapu: 72 illegal aliens apprehended in Asajaya

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Immigration Department has apprehended 72 illegal immigrants during Op Sapu around Asajaya yesterday (Apr 26). Its director Abdul Halim Abang Naili said the operation was carried out with some 30 officers of various ranks from the Enforcement Division of the department. “Op Sapu has been planned

Two illegals nabbed in Ops Belanja

KUCHING: A total of 13 individuals were inspected during ‘Ops Belanja’ in Kota Samarahan with two arrested on suspicion of being illegal immigrants. Acting on complaints and intelligence gathering, the “Ops Belanja” was conducted by the Kuching Immigration Enforcement Division (BPI) at a supermarket in the Kota Samarahan yesterday (Apr

23 motorcycles detained, 20 summons issued

KUCHING : A total of 23 motorcycles were detained and 20 summons have been issued by Marudi police in an operation for various motorcycle offences recently. Marudi district police chief, DSP Mohd Ruslan Mat Kib in a statement on social media dated April 25 stated that the operation was conducted

Three safe, fire ravages worker’s home

KUCHING: Three workers narrowly escaped fire that destroyed their home at KD Timber Tatau, Bintulu on Friday afternoon. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received an emergency call at 2.09 pm and promptly sent a team from Tatau fire station, located 12 kilometres from the site. Upon arrival, firefighters

Road closures for World Water Day 2024

KUCHING: The World Water Day 2024 celebration will take place from tomorrow (Apr 27) to Sunday (Apr 28) at the Kuching Waterfront, prompting road closures in the area. Kuching District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said that to ensure the smooth running of the event, several roads will be closed

Tour van driver injured in accident

KUCHING: A tour van driver was injured after the van he was driving ended up on the roadside near Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre received a distress call at 10.02 am today and dispatched firefighters from the Petra Jaya fire

TYT receives courtesy visits from Julaihi, SAG

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi received two courtesy visits at the Astana Negeri today. The first courtesy visit was from Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi to invite Wan Junaidi and his

Focus shifts to monkey malaria

AS World Malaria Day falls on April 25, the spotlight once again turns to the ongoing battle against malaria, a disease that continues to affect millions of lives worldwide. While significant progress has been made in combating human-to-human transmission of malaria through mosquito bites, a new concern has emerged on

Kuching SUPP prepares to mark 65th anniversary celebration

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch, the second oldest branch of the political party, is set to commemorate its 65th anniversary. In a statement, it was highlighted that for 65 years, Kuching SUPP has stood steadfastly alongside the people of Sarawak, advocating for equality, freedom, and a