MSMEs set to benefit from shifting of Indonesian capital
PONTIANAK: The shifting of Indonesia’s capital to Nusantara will also have a big bearing on Borneo. Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching, Raden Sigit Witjaksono said this is why he has over the last two years been encouraging micro, small and medium enterprises to be more active. “To promote MSMEs from West […]
Eight Indonesian crewmen rescued after vessel sank
BINTULU: Eight crew members of the Azlina Bos vessel were rescued after it sank approximately nine nautical miles northwest of Kuala Kemena last Wednesday. According to director of the Bintulu Maritime Zone Captain Mohd Iszuadi Muhamad Hassan the vessel was found partially submerged with eight crewmen, all Indonesians aged between 31 and 48. “The distress […]
Indonesian man fined for house break-in
KUCHING: An Indonesian man was fined RM1,500 or two months’ imprisonment by the Magistrate’s Court today for breaking into a house at Taman Hui Sing here. Tobi Rofiul Muiz, 25, from Karawang, Indonesia, pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 447 of the Penal Code before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali. According to the […]
Indonesian gets five years for culpable homicide
SIBU: A 67-year-old Indonesian, who pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, was sentenced today (Nov 16) by the High Court to five years behind bars. In delivering the sentence, Justice Wong considered the seriousness of the offence, the need for a deterrent sentence, and public interest. The judge […]
Police confirm receiving report of maid abuse involving ex-politician
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have confirmed receiving a report in relation to allegations by an Indonesian domestic helper that she was abused by her employer, a former politician. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said the 54-year-old maid lodged the report against the suspect, who is also a businessman, at the Ampang Jaya district police […]
Use of batik strengthens national identity: Indonesian minister
JAKARTA: The broad usage of batik in the community’s everyday activities can help to promote the sense of national identity, said Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad. Nik Nazmi, who is on a working trip to Indonesia, witnessed how batik was aligned with fashion trends among the community here, […]
Four Indonesian sailors who jumped off drifting cargo ship found near Pulau Pemanggil
MERSING: Four Indonesian crew members of a cargo ship were found adrift about four nautical miles west of Pulau Pemanggil here after jumping off the vessel which suffered engine failure last Monday. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Maritime Zone director Commander Suhaizan Saadin said the victims, identified as Darman, 42, Murhairi, 57, Agus Mustafa, 25, […]
Popular Indonesian preacher due in Kuching
KUCHING: Popular Indonesian Islamic preacher Ustaz Abdul Somad Batubara will be coming to Kuching on Sept 30. Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) president Datuk Misnu Taha announced that on the said date, Abdul Somad will give a talk during the Muslimah programme at the Islamic Complex Hall Kuching from 9 am to 12 pm. “It will […]
Four Indonesian illegals deported
KUCHING: The First Malaysian Infantry Division has deported four Indonesian nationals who were found to be undocumented and had illegally entered the country under the AWAS/KERIS PARANG operation. According to a media statement issued today, the operation took place at Pos Batu Kaya, approximately 100 metres from the Malaysian-Indonesian border. “The personnel conducting patrols around […]
Indonesian sentenced to prison for involvement in online gambling
KUCHING: A 35-year-old Indonesian woman has been sentenced to six months in prison by the Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to one count of involvement in online gambling. Feronika was found guilty under Section 4B(a) of the Open Gambling House Act 1953, as revealed before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan. Magistrate Mason Jaro ordered that […]
