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Gaza’s hospitals are at risk as fuel runs out

RAMALLAH: ActionAid Palestine today appealed to the international community, calling for immediate action to deliver essential fuel aid to Gaza as hospitals are on the brink of running out of power, putting at risk the lives of patients, including infants and the elderly. “The United Nations has said that the lives of at least 120 […]

Nigerien authorities cut off electricity, water to French embassy

ANKARA: Niger’s military administration has cut off water and electricity to the French embassy in the capital Niamey with no food deliveries allowed, Anadolu Agency (AA) quoted multiple reports on social media as saying Sunday. The country’s leadership has also taken similar action at the French consulate in Zinder, the reports said. The president of […]

Telco tower catches fire

KUCHING: A telecommunications tower along Jalan Stephen Yong here caught fire last night (Mar 12). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from the Batu Lintang station were despatched to the scene after they received a distress call around 9.40 pm. The fire occurred at the top of the tower and […]

Bad weather in the way of power restoration

MIRI: Continuing adverse weather conditions are hampering efforts by technical teams to restore electricity to several areas here. According to a press release from Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), customers in certain areas, including Bakam, Bekenu, Beraya, Kuala Baram, Luak Bay, Lutong, Niah, Permy, Piasau, Pujut, Riam, Sg. Rait, and Tukau, experienced a protracted interruption in […]

Power supply to four premises cut off

KUCHING: Four premises around the district had their power supply cut off today (Feb 2) on the suspicion of being involved in unlicensed gambling activities. In a joint operation with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), the police carried out raids on various premises from 9am to 12pm. Kuching police chief ACP Awang Din Awang Gani said […]

Power supply to two premises cut off

BAU: Two premises here had their power supply cut off when they found to be carrying out illegal gambling activities last Monday (Dec 21). District police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the operation was carried out by Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sesco) and Bau CID team from 10.45am to 11.30am. The power cut was pursuant to […]

No compromise on gambling activities

BAU: Two premises carrying out illegal gambling had their power supply cut off last Friday. District police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the operation was done by Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sesco) and a CID team from 9.30am to 11am. It was done in accordance to Section 21A of the Common Gaming House Act 1953 to […]

Crime busters get serious

Illegal online gambling KUCHING: Crime busters have nabbed eight persons for involvement in illegal online gambling activities between Dec 7 and 12. Kuching district deputy police chief, Supt Merbin Lisa said police successfully carried out seven raids on premises suspected to be involved in online gambling activities during the period. “As a result, eight persons […]

Power supply to four premises cut off

KUCHING: Four premises around the district, suspected of being involved in gambling activities without a licence, had their power supply cut off today. A joint operation by the Kuching Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sesco) was carried out on premises comprising grocery stores, eateries and houses, from 9am to 2pm. Kuching police chief […]

Power to gambling centres cut off

KUCHING: A convenience store and four residential houses had their power supply cut on suspicion of being involved in gambling activities today. Kuching district police chief, ACP Awang Din Awang Gani said the integrated operation was carried out by a team comprising Kuching Crime Investigation Division (CID) led by Insp Muhamad Rizal and Sarawak Energy […]