Thief gets a taste of street justice
KUCHING: A 25-year-old snatch thief’s luck ran out this morning when he grabbed a young woman’s handbag at a commercial centre along Jalan Song. He tried to get away on…
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The Fabulous Kumar show July 27
KUCHING: Multifaceted performer and stand-up comedian Kumar will showcase his unique brand of humour in a solo comedy show at Pullman hotel here on July 27. Recognised as a national…
Smoking ban: Some ready, others not
By Lee Shaw Wei & Nur Ashikin Louis KUCHING: It looks like the locals are ready for the implementation of the smoking ban slated to begin in less than two…
CM to officiate at centenary celebration of school
KUCHING: Various activities including beach run, cultural performances, Islamic affairs forum and launching of Kabong dialects are being organised in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Abang…
Locked up for snatching cop’s wallet
MIRI: Police have detained a man allegedly involved in snatching a woman’s wallet here on Tuesday. The victim, who is in her late 30s, happens to be a police officer….
RM50,000 fine for stealing electricity
SIBU: The Sibu Sessions Court has ordered a sawmill factory operating at Upper Lanang Road, Sibu to pay a fine of RM50,000 for stealing electricity. The accused was charged under…
‘Mum’ Soon Koh says CM to pick his replacement
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh finally met Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday but he is not telling what transpired at…
162 receive state awards, medals from TYT
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud yesterday presented state awards and medals to 162 recipients at the Dewan Besar, Astana Negeri in Petrajaya here. Heading the…
Sarawak delegation attends Brunei Sultan’s birthday do
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib attended the 73rd birthday celebration of the Sultan of…
Fundraiser in Sept to raise money for BEM church
MIRI: A fundraising dinner to help raise money for a new Borneo Evangelical Mission (BEM) church in Senadin will be held in September. The event is scheduled for Sept 20…