SIBU: The body of Jamwal Akash, a 23-year-old Indian national who fell into Sungai Batang Igan from a ship at Gimhawk Shipyard on Sungai Maaw road, was recovered near the Boh Ming Breeding Farm jetty today (April 13). The Sibu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that police received a
KUCHING: Fire broke out at the Hii Yii Ngiik Building at Kwong Lee Bank road yesterday, causing damage to the upper floors of the structure. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) was alerted to the incident at 2.15 pm and promptly deployed teams from the Padungan and Tabuan Jaya fire
KUCHING: The body of the last victim of the water surge at a waterfall in Kampung Sebat, Sematan, was discovered by members of the public at 7.16am today (Apr 13). Confirmed by Lundu district police chief DSP Damataries Lautin, the deceased, identified as Vincent Tiong Kung Cheng, was discovered roughly
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang has lauded the Indian community in Sarawak for its educational achievements. He attributed them to the establishment and activities of various temples that promote discipline and responsibility among youth. “Consequently, the Indian youth in the community are increasingly committed to their studies,
KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2024 is launching its early bird ticket sales beginning today (Apr 12), offering festival-goers a chance to secure discounted rates and win prizes worth over RM100,000. The festival, scheduled from June 28 to 30, promises an array of international musicians and performers, including
BAU: The construction of a border control post between Malaysia and West Kalimantan, Indonesia around Kampung Stass is in the pipeline under Phase 2 of the Greater Kuching Development Agency (GKCDA) project. Deputy Transport (Riverine and Marine) Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the effort will be carried out following
MIRI: Renovation works for the Miri Visitors’ Information Centre are on track for full completion within the upcoming week. In announcing this, Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said the centre is nearing completion of its second phase of renovations, with progress currently at
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
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
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
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