S’wak top cop warns against scams amid growing cybercrime concerns
SIBU: The fast-paced digital era and increasing dependence on the internet have given rise to cybercrime which is a growing concern for both the authorities and the community. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri explained during a Townhall Discussion on Cybercrimes at Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) here this morning why people are susceptible […]
Thunderstorm Warning in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning, with expected heavy rain and strong winds in Sarawak. The affected areas include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Mukah (Tanjung Manis), and Kapit (Song) until 12 noon today (June 14). This warning has been prompted by indications of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity […]
Continuous heavy rain warning until Christmas Eve
KUCHING: The Department of Meteorology Malaysia (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of continuous rain in Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman and Betong until Christmas Eve, Dec 24. Continuous very heavy rain (danger) is expected to occur with a total of more than 150 mm of rain in a 24-hour period. According to a statement released […]
MetMalaysia issues thunderstorm warning for 9 states
KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to occur in Kedah, Penang, Perak, Terengganu, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak until 6pm today. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said that the areas in Kedah expected to experience heavy rain and thunderstorms are Padang Terap, Sik, Baling, Kulim and […]
MetMalaysia issues strong winds, rough seas warning
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a category one warning of strong winds and rough seas which are expected to occur in several areas over the waters of the South China Sea from tomorrow until Thursday (Oct 20). MetMalaysia, in a statement today, said that strong winds with speeds of up to […]
Table anti-hopping Bill or we’ll take to the streets
KUALA LUMPUR: Mohamad Sabu (PH-Kota Raja) has warned Putrajaya that opposition members will take to the streets if the government failed to table the anti-hopping Bill in the current Dewan Rakyat meeting. The Amanah president, when debating the Supplementary Supply Bill (2021) 2022, said the nation’s political climate had been unstable since the Sheraton Move […]
Cops warn against illegal racing
SIBU: Police have advised the public, especially young people, to steer clear of illegal racing activities. Acting district police chief Supt Dr Collin Babat on Saturday (Jan 22) cautioned against the danger it posed to the safety of others. “It not only endangers the safety of other road users but can also cause road accidents, […]
Cease open burning activities
KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) has warned locals and all industries operating in Sarawak not to practise open burning. It said that open burning was a major contributor to the deterioration of Sarawak’s air quality, causing harm to public health as well as the economy of the country. It warned that the […]
Be wary of DAP’s smear campaign
KUCHING: Members of the public are warned to be wary of the Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) smear campaign, which frequently twists facts to provoke public anger against the state administration. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok urged the DAP to stop their typical political dramas and showmanship regarding the […]
MP warns irresponsible companies
BINTULU: Companies in the district that refuse to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and cause workplace outbreaks should bear the costs of swab tests and quarantine costs for their employees. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, in saying this, said that he would advise the Bintulu Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) to consider […]
