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Sagah: Conduct workshops, seminars to enhance KMKK competency

KUCHING: Relevant governmental bodies are urged to enhance the competency of community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) in Sarawak. In urging this, Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said this can be done through conducting regular workshops and seminars by the Council for Native

Lorries collide at Batang Samarahan Bridge

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A driver and his assistant were injured in a collision between two lorries at the Batang Samarahan Bridge yesterday. According to the Fire and Rescue Department, the two lorries were transporting hardware goods when the accident happened at 8.35am. Firefighters confirmed the collision which caused two individuals to

Swift action by butcher shop staff prevents disaster in Tabuan Jaya

KUCHING: Quick-thinking actions by a staff member at a butcher shop in Tabuan Jaya averted a potential disaster as they swiftly contained a fire that broke out within the premises yesterday evening (Mar 15). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the incident occurred at approximately 7.19pm when one

Public’s aid sought in road rage

KUCHING: The Kuching District Police are urging members of the public to come forward with any relevant information related to a road altercation at Jalan Demak. Kuching Police Chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said, in light of a recent social media uproar, a video showing a motorcyclist engaging in provocative behavior

Body of last Kapit boat capsize victim recovered

KAPIT: The body of the last victim involved in the capsized boat incident at SK Lepong Balleh, Jalan Melekun, was found in the Seputin area, located 2 km from the site of the initial incident at 11.30 am today. Kapit district police chief DSP Rohana Nanu said the recovery of

Electrical equipment shop damaged by fire

KUCHING: A fire at Sin Hin Cheong, Kota Sentosa Commercial Centre here, yesterday evening resulted in a 60 per cent loss to a shop specialising in electrical equipment. Fortunately, despite the severity of the incident reported at 6.25 pm, the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) confirmed there were no fatalities.

Day 9 of SAR ops for capsized boat victim, more agencies involved

KAPIT: The search and rescue (SAR) operation for the capsized boat at SK Lepong Balleh, Jalan Melekun, here, has entered its ninth day. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said key points discussed during a briefing included coordination with various agencies, deployment of resources, and the continuation of search efforts

RM5 Menu Rahmah sparks debate among bazaar vendors

KUCHING: A recent initiative has sparked conversation among vendors over the mandating of a RM5 Menu Rahmah, aimed at providing affordable options for those with limited means, garnering mixed reactions within the local community. Vendors like Bella and Rine at the Emart Batu Kawa bazaar, selling donuts, proponents of the

SSD hopes to raise RM300,000 from charity food fair

KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for the Deaf (SSD) will be organising its Charity Food Fair 2024 on April 7 (Sunday) in conjunction with its 40th anniversary. The charity food fair will be held at the vicinity of the Association of Churches in Sarawak, Jalan Stampin here starting at 8.00am until

TYT is chief patron of Malaysian scouts association

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, was conferred the title of Chief Patron of the Malaysian Scouts Association today (Mar 13). Chief Scout of Malaysia, Brigadier General (Retired) Prof. Datuk Dr. Mohd. Zin Bidin, presented the award to Wan Junaidi during a courtesy call