Author: Ma Chee Seng

Repok rep provides aid to landslide victims

REPOK: Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has extended special assistance and donations to the victims affected by the landslides at Rumah Jupong and Rumah Augustine here today (April 12). The incident, which occurred on April 11, affected two rooms at Rumah Jupong due to heavy rain that hit the area

Tyng Dance Academy triumphs at national and international championships

KUCHING: Twelve-year-old Sarawak prodigy Jayda Chang of Tyng Dance Academy (TDA) secured double champion titles in the MYDF Closed Solo Latin Female categories, triumphing in both Junior I and II divisions held in Johor from April 6 to 7. According to a statement on Tuesday (April 9), her exceptional performance

MP, mosque support 110 needy families for Hari Raya

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr. Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has collaborated with Masjid Wan Alwi in Tabuan Jaya to distribute “Bakul Raya” (festive baskets) to 110 needy families and individuals. These baskets, filled with snacks, packet drinks, cordial drinks and biscuits are aimed at brightening the Aidilfitri celebrations for the

Sarawak CP: Driver negligence main cause of festive season road accidents

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata has attributed driver negligence, including speeding and disregarding traffic signals, as the primary cause of road accidents, particularly during festive seasons. He said despite various efforts made to address the issue, there are still some road users who fail to learn from

Kuching International Tattoo Expo promotes cultural acceptance and identity

KUCHING: The 2nd Kuching International Tattoo Expo 2024 aims to foster openness and encourage the broader acceptance of tattoo culture, particularly among communities in Peninsular Malaysia. Organising chairman Boi Skrang, while discussing perceptions surrounding tattooed individuals and artists, noted the growing acceptance within the Sarawak region. He underscored tattoos as

Four arrested in recent border Ops

LUNDU: The Sarawak Immigration Department apprehended four individuals at two separate locations in Biawak on Thursday for attempting to cross the border without proper documentation during the Ops Serkap. According to reports, among these individuals were both foreign nationals and Malaysian citizens. Subsequently, the individuals were then taken into custody

Depression leads man to hang himself

KUCHING: A 34-year-old man from Kampung Batu Kitang has committed suicide in his home on Thursday night. According to Padawan district police acting chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong, the incident was reported by a police officer from the Batu Kawa Police Station following a call from Gerakan Padawan. “The deceased

Sarawak police mobilise 700 personnel for Ops Selamat 22 during Aidilfitri

KUCHING: A total of 700 police personnel from various branches of the Sarawak Contingent will be deployed for Ops Selamat 22 during Hari Raya Aidilfitri from April 8 to 13. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata announced that the six-day operation will be conducted by members of the Sarawak Traffic

Rare find of whale’s carcass on Telok Melano Beach

LUNDU: The Sarawak Civil Defence Force (APM) coast rescuers of Telok Melano Beach made an unexpected discovery when they stumbled upon the carcass of a stranded whale on the shores of Telok Melano Beach, Sematan today. According to a post on APM’S Facebook page, this finding has sparked considerable interest

Fire engulfs Baram longhouse

MIRI: A fierce fire swept through six doors of a 105-door longhouse in Long Belok, Apoh, Baram, leaving 28 villagers homeless on the morning of April 4. Reports from the Marudi Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the department was alerted to the fire at 7.55 am. Six doors of the longhouse had