All 11 residents away when house on fire

KUCHING: The intention of returning home to retrieve items left behind turned into grief when a tenant of a double-storey house in Kampung Masjid, Jalan Ajibah Abol saw the house was razed to the ground on Sunday morning (Oct 23). One of the tenants, Shamsuddin Bueng, 53, said at the time, he and his 6-year-old […]

Unifi now available in Bandar Baru Samariang

KUCHING: Residents around Bandar Baru Samariang can now enjoy high-speed Internet throughout the day. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said Telekom Malaysia (TM) had completed the installation of equipment to supply high-speed Internet there through Unifi. “Unifi is now available in Bandar Baru Samariang. […]

Swift arrest solves bike theft case

KUCHING: Police successfully solved a motorcycle theft case within four hours and arrested two individuals for allegedly committing the crime last Saturday morning.   Kuching district deputy police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said police received a report on a stolen motorcycle around 6am in Santubong area.   Following the report and information, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) unit […]

Body of newborn found in ditch

KUCHING: The body of a newborn baby girl was found in a ditch at Bandar Baru Samariang here on Sunday. Kuching district police chief ACP Awang Din Awang Gani said members of the public found the baby around 6pm. He said the case was being investigated under Section 318 of the Penal Code for concealing […]