Author: Ma Chee Seng

Take good care of the state, Sarawakians told

KUCHING: Political secretary to the Premier Kho Teck Wan has called for unity and urged the Sarawakians to take good care of their state. In her speech dedicated to the late chief minister Pehin Sri Tan Sri Adenan Satem, she recalled the famous words of Tok Nan, “Jaga Sarawak Baik-Baik”

Police bust online gaming centre; now after owner

KUCHING: An online gambling centre which was raking in more than RM60,000 a month has been crippled with the arrest of a key player behind the operation here. The local suspect was arrested during a police raid on the premises at Jalan Stutong Baru on Friday. Kuching police chief ACP

Man injured in Lanang road accident

SIBU: An accident involving a four-wheel-drive vehicle along Lanang Road today (Jan 13) resulted in one individual sustaining injury. According to reports by the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the 1.11am incident led to the immediate deployment of a response team from Sibu fire station. Upon arrival, firefighters found

Three-year-old boy chokes on 10-sen coin

BINTULU: A grandmother faced anxious moments when she discovered her three-year-old grandson choked on a 10-sen coin, in an incident at a residence in Kampung Hilir Sebauh on Thursday. Bintulu District Civil Defence (APM) officer Captain (PA) Mohd Johari Mohd Taufik said that the Sebauh District Operations Control Centre (PKOD)

Local arrested with RM28,859 worth of methamphetamine

MIRI: A local suspect is in custody after being arrested for having 876.27 grams of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of RM28,859. The arrest, made in the Tudan Road area here, is believed to be linked to drug distribution activities. Miri district police chief Assistant Commissioner Alexson Naga Chabu

Family of hero Syafiq thanks Premier, others for help

KUCHING: The family’s of the heroic Mohamad Syafiq Ali Hanaffiah has expressed profound gratitude to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for the assistance that will greatly ease their financial challenges. Syafiq on Thursday (Jan 11) shared his feelings about the generous donation, stating he is grateful

Premier donates RM50,000 to unsung hero’s family facing hardship

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg personally donated RM50,000 to the family of Mohamad Syafiq Ali Hanaffiah, a courageous individual who risked his life to save victims of a fire incident last year. Representing Abang Johari today (Jan 11), Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, the chief political secretary

Tondong-Sebuku route upgrade to mitigate flooding risks

BAU: Datuk Henry Harry Jinep revealed that the Public Works Department (JKR) plans to propose improvements to the Tondong-Jalan Sebuku route leading to the Bau Police Station to address its susceptibility to flooding. During the soft opening of the Tondong-Sebuku Bridge and Tondong Multipurpose Hall on Wednesday (Jan 10), the

Chinese geomancy paints rosy picture ahead for state

KUCHING: Sarawak can look forward to more blessings this year, according to Feng Shui master Datuk Paduka Master Koh. He predicted that the state is poised to experience continued stability in politics, improved living conditions for its citizens and witness enhanced employment opportunities. Koh said Sarawak’s political landscape is expected

Govt urged to reconsider SST on traditional meds

KUCHING: The Federal Government has been urged to reconsider its decision to impose an 8% Sales and Service Tax (SST) on physiotherapy and Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) treatments, set to take effect in March 2024. Bandar Kuching MP Dr. Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen emphasises that healthcare should be viewed