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Police probe viral video of argument in Kuching

KUCHING: Police are investigating a viral video which captured an argument that unfolded in front of a commercial establishment along the Batu Kawa-Matang road on Feb 21. Padawan police chief Supt. Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the video uploaded by Facebook user Arif Danial on Feb 22 shows footage,

Firefighters rescue trapped accident victim

KUCHING: A driver of a Perodua Viva suffered facial injuries and a thigh fracture when his car skidded off Demak Laut Road and rammed into a tree. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) responded to a distress call at 7.34 am today and dispatched a rescue team from Petra Jaya

Firemen put out fire in Miri and Kanowit

MIRI: Firemen responded to two separate fire incidents, extinguishing both blazes without any reported casualties. The first incident occurred early today at an uninhabited residence located at Wishesland Piasau Camp Beach Road. Firemen from the Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received an emergency call at 1 am, prompting the

Bidayuh community mourns Taib’s passing

KUCHING: The Bidayuh community mourns the loss of former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) advisor Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the community remembers Taib for his role in appointing the Bidayuhs to high positions. “As the chief executive (of

Stakan SUPP chairman mourns loss of ‘close friend and mentor’ Taib

KUCHING: The passing of former Sarawak Tuan Yang di-Pertua (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has left a significant impact on many, including Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok and his family. Sim, who considered Taib a close friend and mentor, shared his thoughts

Taib PBB’s pillar of strength: Dr Rundi

KUCHING: The passing of former Head of State and pillar of Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud represents a significant loss for Sarawak, said Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) highlighted Taib’s contributions to Sarawak, stating

National Training Week to boost workforce skills

KUCHING: Sarawak will host the National Training Week 2024 (NTW 2024) in June to boost the skill levels of the state’s workforce. Federal Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong said the initiative, which is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen the economy will offer a range of

Labour Ordinance-Employment Act talks in final stages

KUCHING: Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said discussions on aligning the Sarawak Labour Ordinance with the Employment Act are now in the final stages. He said this initiative aims to ensure workers’ rights in Malaysia are aligned across Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. He said this after attending a Meet

SLTA gears up for world junior team tournament

KUCHING: Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) is gearing up for the World Junior Team Competition (WJTC) in March, despite challenges posed by the fasting month in many countries. SLTA president, Datuk Patrick Liew said that the association is one of the few willing to take on the challenge during this

Eight Indonesian crewmen rescued after vessel sank

BINTULU: Eight crew members of the Azlina Bos vessel were rescued after it sank approximately nine nautical miles northwest of Kuala Kemena last Wednesday. According to director of the Bintulu Maritime Zone Captain Mohd Iszuadi Muhamad Hassan the vessel was found partially submerged with eight crewmen, all Indonesians aged between