Author: Gabriel Lihan

Two-vehicle crash claims one life, injures 10

KUCHING: A two-vehicle collision near Sungai Alit along Jalan Bintulu-Sibu has resulted in one fatality and left 10 others injured. The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said it received a distress call about the accident at 2.25pm today (Apr 12) and promptly dispatched firefighters from the Selangau

Search continues for missing ferry helmsman

KUCHING: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for a 48-year old ferry helmsman, Lin Jarak, who went missing on Monday (Apr 8), is ongoing into its fifth day. Despite intensive search operations, which included surface searching up to 15 kilometres from the incident site using villagers’ boats, there have been

APM rescues cat trapped in drain

KANOWIT: A cat that was trapped inside a drain at Lorong Kuini 30, Jalan Teratai Taman Lucky here today (Apr 12) was successfully rescued by personnel from the Civil Defence Force (APM). APM Officer Lance Corporal (PA) Jennifer Ungang said they received a distress call at 2.25pm from a passerby

Sibu police search for missing Indian national

SIBU: The police here are actively searching for a 23-year-old Indian national who fell off a boat at Sungai Maaw Road Jetty. The missing man, who worked as a crew member in a shipping company based in Sibu, went missing yesterday (Apr 11) at 10.30am, according to Sibu police chief

Premier: Sarawak’s airline could be ready by next year

KUCHING: Sarawak’s own airline company could be operational by next year, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the acquisition of MASWings Sdn Bhd by the Sarawak Government is proceeding with the technical stages that would be completed by August or later this year, paving

Abang Johari charms guests at Hari Raya open house with song performances

KUCHING: Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg brought festive cheer to thousands at his second day of Hari Raya open house at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today (Apr 11) with lively song performances. Abang Johari entertained the crowd with a rendition of the classic

Sarawak explores mechanism to expedite dilapidated school and clinic projects

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is looking into feasible mechanisms that would spur forward dilapidated projects in schools and clinics. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said proper mechanisms and streamlining processes would expedite the provision of proper facilities for medical officers, nurses, teachers and

Boxing chief confident of six golds

KUCHING: Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo is confident of six golds at hand for the coming Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in August this year. Rahman said his confidence is high and the association believes that Sarawak could be overall champion for boxing. “In terms of preparation, training and

Kilat Boy to face Thailand’s Yutthichai Wannawong

KUCHING: Daeloniel McDelon Bong popularly known as Kilat Boy is set for a showdown with Thailand’s Yutthichai Wannawong in the WBC Asia Silver Super Bantamweight Championship on Saturday, May 11. Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo said the two fighters will fight for 10 rounds in the

Come and enjoy Bung Bratak Day on May 1

KUCHING: The Bung Bratak Day is expected to welcome thousands of visitors, some of whom are European tourists. This Bidayuh annual event, rich with its cultural and historical experience will be on May 1, 2024. Chairman of the Bung Bratak Heritage Association, Datuk Peter Minos said that the upcoming event