Author: Ma Chee Seng

Five house buyers get compensation of over RM101k

KUCHING: The Tribunal for Homebuyers’ Claims Sarawak (TTPRS) Court mandated MD Realty Development Sdn Bhd to compensate five house buyers a total of RM101,598.72 due to delays in delivering homes. These buyers, who invested in single-storey terrace houses in Muara Tuang, anticipated receiving their properties by February 2023, only to

Sarawak plans autonomous department for fisheries

KUCHING: A proposal paper for the establishment of the state Fisheries Department will be tabled during the November session of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN). Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said, the establishment of an autonomous department would streamline the administration

PRS-PDP merger? No way, ideological differences in the way: PRS man

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has reiterated its staunch opposition to the proposed merger between PRS and the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP. Andy Lawrence, the deputy information chief of PRS, stressed the party’s position on the matter, highlighting key concerns and reasons behind their decision. “Anyone from outside PRS can

Malaysia prepares for ageing population, stresses role of technology in healthcare

TOKYO: Highlighting Malaysia’s demographic shift, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi pointed out projections indicating that Malaysia is on track to transition into an ageing nation by 2030, with 15 per cent of its population aged 60 and above. The Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) Malaysia chairman

No trace after three days of search

KUCHING: The search for the missing woman in Sungai Rayu entered its third day today without any signs of the victim. The operation will resume tomorrow (Apr 21) at 11 am. The search is led by Inspector Benjamin of the Lundu District Police and has encountered challenges due to receding

Driver dies, two injured in crash on highway

KUCHING: A 55-year-old male driver tragically lost his life after being thrown from a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) during a collision on Pehin Sri Haji Adenan Bin Haji Satem Highway at 8.30 pm on Friday. According to reports from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the victim was pronounced dead

Man arrested for insulting Sarawak leaders

KUCHING: A 46-year-old man was arrested to assist in the investigation into several social media posts containing threats and insults to the premier, deputy premier and the federal minister of works. According to reports on April 19 by the Sarawak Police Commissioner, Datuk Mancha Ata said the investigation papers will

Quick action averts fire from spreading

SELANGAU: Swift action by the occupants of a house at Mile 40, Sibu-Bintulu Road to put out a fire prevented their home from being razed to the ground today. According to reports from the Selangau Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the Selangau Fire Station received a call regarding a house

Futile search for woman feared attacked by croc

LUNDU: The search for an elderly woman, who was feared to have been attacked by a crocodile at Sungai Kampung Rayu on April 17, enters its second day today. According to reports by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) the search area now covers a one-kilometre stretch upstream and downstream

Army foils smuggling attempt near border

BAU: The Eastern Field Command Headquarters (MK PMTTD) of the army thwarted an attempt by two local men, aged 22 and 24, to smuggle 53 boxes of red radishes valued at RM 3,180 into Indonesia today (Apr 19). The total value of the seized goods, including a Toyota Hilux vehicle,