SEMARIANG: An 87-year-old local resident, Suhaili Mit has raised concerns regarding the escalating presence of crocodiles in this area. Suhaili, who has lived in Semariang for 46 years, shared insights into the changing dynamics of the local ecosystem. Describing encounters with crocodiles since childhood, he emphasised that, historically, these creatures
JULAU: Two individuals sustained injuries as the vehicle they were travelling in lost control and skidded off the road at Ulu Bakong Pakan yesterday (Dec 26). According to Julau Civil Defence Forces officer Second Lieutenant (CD) Vincent Jeavie Johntin, the incident occurred at about 4.50 pm as the family of
SIBU: A fatal road accident occurred today (Dec 26) at the Shell petrol station at Ling Kai Cheng road, resulting in the death of the 90-year-old driver. The incident took place around 9.30 am when an elderly local resident, who was driving the car, reportedly lost control while exiting the
BINTULU: OM Materials (Sarawak) has successfully implemented its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project, “Empowering Students to Soar”, at SK Kampung Nyalau here recently. According to its manager Mohd Ismazi Effendy, OM Materials (Sarawak) emphasised its dedication to enhancing education, supporting community growth, and upholding environmental responsibility. “This programme transcends a
KUCHING: A collision between a motorcycle and a scavenger truck at Mile 10 Jalan Kuching-Serian today claimed the life of the 24-year-old motorcyclist. Responding promptly to an urgent call from a local hospital at 6.39 am, the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) dispatched the Siburan Emergency Medical Rescue Services (EMRS)
SIBU: Police launched a massive operation, codenamed ‘Operasi Ambang’ on Christmas Eve to curb traffic violations here. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili the operation was conducted from 10.30 pm to 2 am, targeting various traffic offences The cops inspected 49 individuals, focusing on violations such as driving without a
BAU: A collision between a Perodua Axia and a Toyota Vios early this morning at Jalan Siniawan-Bau resulted in four individuals sustaining severe injuries. The Bau Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak swiftly responded to a distress call which it received at 12.09 am on the incident. Upon reaching the
SIBU: The Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) is currently conducting inspections on express buses operating in the state in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas celebration to ensure that these vehicles are always in a safe condition for use. Its director, Norizan Jili, stated that the purpose of conducting these inspections,
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to look back at the legal landscape in Kuching. The city witnessed a variety of cases this year, each making headlines for its unique nature and the subsequent legal proceedings. Here’s a detailed overview of some noteworthy cases: December 7: Teen’s
KUCHING: A 15-year-old boy fell victim to a crocodile attack in the Semariang Aman river while fishing with three of his friends today. The victim, Fakhrul Zaini, was said to be attacked by the crocodile before being taken upstream. According to a report by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba),
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