Fined RM2,500 for disposing of stolen property

KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here today (Mar 1) imposed a fine of RM2,500 or four months’ imprisonment on a man for disposing of stolen property, namely, three bonsai trees, by selling them to someone else. Michael, 45, pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 414 of the Penal Code read out in the presence of […]

Sarawak Open bonsai c’ship offers 4 grand awards

KUCHING: La Promenade will once again host the Sarawak Open Bonsai and Suiseki Championship from July 20 to 29. Sarawak Bonsai Association (SBA) president Johnson Jong said the event is set to become an even larger show compared to last year’s which was already the largest at the time. “We aim to be better every […]

Beauty of bonsai on display for all to see

KUCHING: Entries to the 2022 Sarawak Open – Bonsai & Suiseki Championship hosted at La Promenade Mall will come under judging scrutiny from Wednesday (Feb 23). The competition featuring 168 trees in 16 categories will see judges giving their take on the Wrightia Religiosa, Buxus Harlandi, Podacarpus Costalis, Sysigium Cauliflora, Ficus Microcarpa, Premna Mycrophylla, Assorted […]

Bonsai plants thief, 35, caught

MIRI: A local man on Friday night was caught for stealing three Bonsai plants worth nearly RM200 in front of a premises selling motorcycle in Jalan Jee Foh, Krokop Utama here. The Bonsai plants were planted by the premise’s owner years ago. Thanks to the patrolling unit of Miri Resident Community (RC) that passed by […]