Statewide campaign to combat utility and telecommunication vandalism
BY JAMES WONG & NURFARAHIN OKI KUCHING: The Ministry of Utilities and Telecommunication (MUTS) will be organising a statewide campaign to address the increasing cases of vandalism targeting utility and telecommunication assets. Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the campaign is aimed at creating deeper awareness among the public about the consequences of vandalism on […]
Inculcate need for toilet hygiene among students
KUCHING: In schools, toilet facilities can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on how they are being managed. This year, there have been many reports about vandalism in one of the most important school facilities in the country. In conjunction with the World Toilet Day 2023 celebration, New Sarawak Tribune spoke with the […]
Vandalism causes fire at Petra Jaya substation
KUCHING: An act of vandalism caused a fire and explosion at a transformer in Kpg Panglima Seman in Petra Jaya recently. According to Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), the 9 pm incident on Aug 28 resulted in a power disruption to several areas, including Bintawa Hilir, Kpg Bitawa, Kpg Buah and other surrounding areas, lasting for […]
Seven hired by loan shark for arson, vandalism arrested
KUCHING: Police arrested seven locals who allegedly burning down a house and splashing paints on another house and a furniture store recently. The suspects were believed to be hired by a foreign ‘ah long’ syndicate through social media. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the men were for RM1,500 each to commit […]
Vandalism cause of supply interruption at Petra Jaya
KUCHING: Vandalism caused a supply interruption in multiple areas in Petra Jaya on Saturday night (Mar 25). Sarawak Energy said the areas affected were Medan Raya, Kampung Sungai Bedil, Bukit Siol, Jalan Astana, Che Buyong, Jalan Hashim Jaafar, Jalan Merdeka, Kampung Lintang, Arked Mara, Ava Astana and Astana Housing. Powers was restored in most of […]
Betong Bomba happy with residents volunteering to be “friends of fire hydrants”
BETONG: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) here is happy that there are residents who want to be involved with its “friends of fire hydrants” programme. Its operations officer Henry Jugah said the role of being “friends of fire hydrants” was to ensure that the fire hydrant is free from obstruction. “They should ensure that […]
Bintulu police probe GE15 poster torn-up case
KUCHING: Police have opened an investigation paper pertaining to a political party’s poster being torn up by an unidentified individual in Bintulu. A police spokesman for the 15th general election (GE15) Supt Douglas Nyeging Taong in a statement, said the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code, was opened for committing […]
Police opens investigation paper on election vandalism in Bintulu
KUCHING: Police have opened an investigation paper on vandalism with regard to a political party’s campaign materials in Bintulu. A police spokesman for the 15th general election (GE15), Supt Douglas Nyeging Taong in a statement, said the case was being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief and causing loss or […]
Premier: Street lighting for Jalan FAC but please help prevent vandalism
By Gabriel Lihan & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has agreed to allocate funds for the installation of street lighting along Jalan FAC in Matang. “God willing, this (installation of street lighting) will be carried out but with condition – there must be cooperation within the community, to […]
Burning of flags among four reported mischiefs
KUCHING: Sarawak police have opened an investigation paper pertaining to an arson case involving political party’s flags in Engkilili. A police spokesman for the 15th general election (GE15), Supt Douglas Nyeging Taong in a statement, said the case is being investigated under Section 436 of the Penal Code for arson after a political party’s flags […]
