MP addresses slope failure concerns
PADAWAN: Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin has assured the people that he is committed to promptly resolving the issue of slope failure along the Semedang-Bau Road and has called for discussions on the matter. He expressed empathy for the residents’ plight, providing insights and updates on the situation. In a Facebook post, he highlighted […]
185 Padawan food premises maintain impressive Grade A ratings for two consecutive years
KOTA PADAWAN: A total of 185 food premises operating under the jurisdiction of the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) have successfully maintained their Grade A rating for cleanliness for two consecutive years. MPP chairman Tan Kai siad in both 2021 and 2022, each of these food premises achieved an impressive rating of 85 percent or higher. […]
Padawan for full district status?
KUCHING: A proposal to upgrade the Padawan sub-District into a full-pledged district is still under discussion. Deputy Minister for Transport (Road and Aviation) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the matter is being handled by the State Secretary. “There’s a task force formed which will look into the due diligence. “Not only the sub-district but the […]
Man nabbed for carrying meat cleaver with ill-intent
PADAWAN: Police have arrested a local man for allegedly carrying a meat cleaver with ill-intention at a premises along Jalan Stephen Yong Link on Tuesday. The 26-year-old suspect, who was spotted in suspicious circumstances at the premises, was swiftly apprehended by members of the public and the police were alerted of the incident at around […]
Four busted for drink driving in Padawan, Kuching
KUCHING: Four motorists were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in an operation dubbed ‘Op Mabuk’ last Saturday (Aug 26). According to the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, the operation was held at two checkpoints at Jalan Tan Sri Datuk Wee Boon Ping in Padawan and Jalan Tabuan in Kuching. In […]
Treated water supply projects to start for three Padawan villages
PADAWAN: The treated water supply projects for Kampung Petag, Kampung Sitang and Kampung Bangau are scheduled to commence in the second quarter of the upcoming year.These projects aim to address the challenge of untreated water supply in these three villages, according to Datuk Dr Jerip Susil.“These villages are part of the Rural Water Supply Project […]
Maiden publication of guidebook on village governance
PADAWAN: The Padawan Sub-District Office becomes the first district in Sarawak to publish the Guidebook for the Administration of Community Leaders and Village Chiefs (KMKK). The guidebook was launched in the District Office on Tuesday. According to Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Road) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, the book could be utilised as a […]
Floods force four to be evacuated in Kg Benuk
PADAWAN: Floods caused by continuous downpour since Monday night (Feb 27) forced a family of four to be evacuated from their home in Kampung Benuk here this morning. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the victims comprised an adult woman, a teenage boy, a little girl and a seven-month-old baby. Water […]
Two motorcyclists killed in Padawan accident
KUCHING: Two men died in an accident after a head-on collision in Jalan Kampung Menjau earlier today. Padawan district police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said that the accident happened around 3.25am. Investigations found that both victims, a 19-year-old from Kampung Siga in Siburan and a 21-year-old from Kampung Petag in Batu 14 Jalan […]
Man dies in freak accident after being pinned underneath lorry’s bucket
PADAWAN: A lorry driver was found dead after he was pinned underneath his lorry’s bucket during a daily routine vehicle inspection at his house this morning. Padawan OCPD Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad when contacted, said they received a report by the victim’s elder brother around 7.21am at Kota Padawan police station. Following the […]
