‘Operation Crocodile’ along Sarawak River following reptile sightings
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) implemented ‘Operation Crocodile’ along the Sarawak River following public complaints on crocodiles seen in the areas involved. The operation started on March 14 and ran until March 17. SFC stated that the areas involved in crocodile removal operations were rivers near Kampung Bintawa, Kampung Pulo, Kampung Semarang, Petanak, Padungan, […]
Foreign student drowns in Sarawak River
KUCHING: A university student was found drowned after he allegedly fell into the Sarawak River today (Sept 18). The unfortunate incident occurred near the iconic Floating Mosque by the Waterfront at around 3.55 pm. The victim was a 21-year-old from Bangladesh. Responding promptly to the emergency call, the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) deployed firemen […]
Regatta boat builders ebbing to oblivion
NESTLED on the island of Borneo, Sarawak is celebrated for both its soul-stirring scenery and its pulsating cultural roots. The Sarawak Regatta exemplifies the state’s long-standing culture and cohesion. At the heart of this grand celebration are the skilled boat builders, unsung heroes who craft the vessels that glide gracefully along the Sarawak River during […]
Crewman feared drowned, two others injured in barge incident
KUCHING: A crewman is feared drowned following a rope incident onboard a barge which left two others injured near Hock Seng Lee wharf, Jalan Setia Raja, here this morning (Feb 8). The Sarawak River incident involved two locals and a foreigner who were tying the rope of the barge when it suddenly snapped. The impact […]
River navigational study to get done by June
KUCHING: The Sarawak Kanan River navigational study, which spans from the Kuching Waterfront to Sinawan, is anticipated to be finished in June. According to Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh, the investigation, which was carried out by local consultant AJA Prima Sdn. Bhd, started about two weeks ago. Miro anticipated that the state would subsequently use this […]
Brooke is more than just a name
No matter where you turn in Kuching City, the name of the first White Rajah of Sarawak will always pop up. For the uninitiated, James Brooke was an Englishman who first came to the shores of Sarawak in the 1800s. Charmed by the lush environment and people, he soon made it his home and became […]
Body of man who fell into Sarawak River found
KUCHING: A man who fell into the Sarawak River was found by the Bomba diver unit after several hours of search. The State Fire and Rescue Operation Centre (Bomba) said the victim, Iswandi Zaini, 48, was found at 4.38pm today. “The search and recovery operation commenced at the incident location and a water surface searching […]
Giant croc found dead in Sarawak River
KUCHING: A giant crocodile, said to be about 15 feet long, was found dead in the Sarawak River near the Satok Bridge here today. According to the Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s (SFC) Facebook page, the corporation’s Swift Wildlife Action Team led by Dr Mohd Izwan Zulaini, recovered the carcass around 1.30pm. The team who found the […]
Folk in low-lying areas prepare for possible floods
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Folk in Petra Jaya here — usually the scene of floods every monsoon season — have made early preparations, especially those living along the banks of the Sarawak River. The villages that are often inundated with floodwaters include Kampung Bintawa, Kampung Sungai Bedil, Kampung Lintang, Kampung Tanjung and Kampung Tupong. For […]
Lee checks on barrage system amid weather warning
KUCHING: Every effort is being taken to ensure the river barrage system is functioning well to minimise the risk of flooding during the prevailing inclement weather. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the ministry was keeping a close eye on the situation together with the Sarawak River Board (SRB). He gave the […]
