Author: Ma Chee Seng

OM Materials improves school learning, eco-friendly

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

Accident claims young life and lorry narrowly escapes fire in separate incidents

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 cops crack down on traffic offenders

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

Collision leaves four seriously injured

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

Ongoing checks on express buses to ensure safety

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,

Key cases that captivated the city

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

Teen boy attacked by croc

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),

Double-storey house goes up in smoke

SARIKEI: Fire gutted a double-storey hous.e here at 1.47 pm on Thursday. By the time the Sarikei Fire and Rescue Department reached the house at Kin San Road, the blaze had already completely  the structure of the house. The  firefighting team had rushed to the scene following an emergency call

Ops on road safety from Dec 22 to 28

KUCHING: In a bid to ensure a hassle-free journey for travellers during the festive season, Road Transport Department (RTD) has initiated comprehensive monitoring operations at the Kuching Sentral Bus Terminal. According to a statement from the chief enforcement officer Sapiah Putit, the ‘Ops Perayaan Christmas’, which commenced today, December 22,

Residents told to be cautious following landslide

JULAU: The residents in the area of Rumah Eddy Jemat, Nanga Sematu, Sungai Merurun are advised by the Malaysia Civil Defence Force (APM) to be cautious following a landslide that occurred around the vicinity. According to a report, the incident occurred in early yesterday (Dec 21) morning where a local