Author: Ma Chee Seng

Woman loses RM240,000 to elaborate online investment scam

SIBU: A woman in her early 50s, employed as a company clerk, fell prey to an elaborate online investment scam. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the victim incurred substantial losses, totaling approximately RM240,000, after being lured into a deceitful investment scheme using the FTSE VIP phone application. The

Minister calls for expanded disaster depots to bolster flood preparedness

KUCHING: The Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) has expressed the need for the establishment of independent depots in both the central and northern zones of Sarawak to enhance readiness for potential floods. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah pointed out that the state currently relies

Anticipated significant rainfall in Sarawak starting January 2024

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to witness significant rainfall in the initial weeks of January 2024, commencing from the western regions encompassing Kuching, Samarahan, and nearby areas, as highlighted by Khairul Najib Ibrahim, the Director of the Sarawak Meteorological Office. Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) Sarawak director Khairul Najib Ibrahim noted that preliminary

Flood: Sarawak sets up 627 evacuation centres, equipped for 162,000 disaster victims

KUCHING: The state is prepared to accommodate up to 162,000 disaster victims across 627 Temporary Evacuation Centres (PPS), particularly in anticipation of potential Northeast Monsoon (MTL) flood disasters. In stating this, Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stressed the importance of preparedness, acknowledging the imminent

Accident in Kanowit claims one life, leaves another injured

KANOWIT: A road accident near Sungai Poi Bridge has resulted in the loss of one life and left another individual injured. Kanowit Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a call regarding the incident at 5.42pm yesterday (Dec 29), prompting the dispatch of a team from its station to the scene.

Blaze ravages residences at Permyjaya Tudan flat

MIRI: A severe fire outbreak caused substantial damage to multiple residences situated near Bandar Baru Permyjaya Tudan, here yesterday (Dec 29). According to the report, the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a distress call at 5.07pm regarding the incident and directed a team from Lutong with the support

Petronas stations in Sarawak secure additional diesel supplies

KUCHING: In response to a recent fuel supply disruption, Petronas petrol stations in Sarawak have commenced the receipt of additional diesel supplies on Friday (Dec 29). According to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), Sarawak office, Petronas Dagangan Berhad (PDB) is actively delivering the much-needed fuel.

Man suspected of raping teenage girl nabbed

BAU: A man suspected of raping a teenage girl at a hotel here has been successfully apprehended by the police. Confirming the arrest, Bau District police chief DSP Jawai Francis stated that the 34-year-old suspect was taken into custody last Wednesday at approximately 1.05 pm. He said in a WhatsApp

Swift action by firefighters contains warehouse blaze

SIBU: Swift action by the Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) successfully contained a warehouse fire incident that occurred yesterday at Jalan Ding Lik Kong. According to a Bomba report, firefighters received a call at 7.27 am regarding the incident and promptly dispatched the team with assistance from the

Good samaritans rescue nine after crash

SELANGAU: Faith in humanity was restored when good samaritans helped to extricate nine individuals after the van they drove lost control and collided with a road barrier along the Jalan Selangau-Sibu yesterday (28 Dec). According to a report by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) a distress call was received