Operasi bersepadu itu dilaksanakan pada 3 Julai lalu kira-kira jam 2.15 petang oleh Wildlife Crime Bureau/Perisikan Siasatan Khas (WCB/PSK), Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri dan Ketenteraman Awam (JKDNKA) Bukit Aman dengan kerjasama Bahagian Siasatan Jenayah Daerah (BSJD) Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Padawan serta Majlis Perbandaran Padawan. Pengarah Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri dan Ketenteraman Awam PDRM, Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri berkata, serbuan ke atas sebuah premis di daerah Kuching membawa kepada penahanan tiga lelaki warga Indonesia berusia sekitar 35 tahun yang dipercayai terbabit dalam kegiatan penyeludupan minuman keras tidak berkastam

KUCHING (July 5): Two victims of a bank investment scam have successfully received full refunds of their losses from the bank, said state Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen

KUCHING (July 5): The upcoming 13th Sarawak State Election is expected to maintain the existing 82 State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats if the proposed addition of 17 new seats is not finalised by the Election Commission (EC) in time

KUCHING (July 5): Sarawak’s state-owned airline AirBorneo is expected to announce its highly anticipated and competitive new airfares rates for its flight routes either next week or by mid-July

KUCHING (July 5): After completing an extraordinary 2,200 kilometres (km) run across Peninsular Malaysia, 67-year-old solo runner Lim Shyang Guey from Penang travelled to Kuching to support Move For Gold 2026 as the ambassador for its Golden Loop 5km Charity Run, helping raise awareness and funds for children battling cancer

KUALA LUMPUR -Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia)mengeluarkan amaran ribut petir, hujan lebat dan angin kencang dilapannegeri serta KL dan Putrajaya hingga 4 petang ini.MetMalaysia dalam kenyataan memaklumkan negeri diramal mengalami cuaca itu ialah Kelantan melibatkan kawasan Jeli, Kuala Krai dan Gua Musang, Terengganu(Besut, Hulu Terengganu, Dungun dan Kemaman) serta Pahang(Tanah Tinggi Cameron, Raub, Bentong, Pekan dan Rompin).Cuaca itu juga diramal diSelangormelibatkan Hulu Selangor, Gombak, Petaling, Kuala Langat, Hulu Langat dan Sepang,Negeri Sembilan(Jelebu, Seremban dan Port Dickson) serta Johor (Batu Pahat, Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi dan Johor Bahru).Di Sabah, kawasan terlibat ialah bahagian Pedalaman (Sipitang, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort dan Tambunan), Pantai Barat (Papar, Penampang dan Ranau) serta Kudat (Kota Marudu).Sementara itu, di Sarawak, amaran tersebut melibatkan Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong (Pusa dan Betong), Kapit (Song, Kapit dan Bukit Mabong) serta Limbang

KUCHING (July 5): Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) must be legally registered with the Registrar of Societies (RoS) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) to guarantee financial transparency and maintain public trust, said Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri

KUCHING (July 5): The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has taken proactive measures to address recent water supply disruptions at the Kenyalang Market and Hawker Centre, said Dato Wee Hong Seng

KUCHING Sebuah gudang tiga tingkat yang dipercayai dijadikan lokasi penyimpanan lebih 78,000 kotak minuman keras tidak berkastam dibongkar menerusi serbuan polis dalam Op Taring Alpha 2 di Kuching, Sarawak pada Jumaat.Dalam operasi kira-kira jam 2.15 petang itu, tiga lelaki warga Indonesia berusia lingkungan 35 tahun turut diberkas, manakala pelbagai jenis minuman keras bersama tiga kontena dan dua forklift dirampas dengan nilai keseluruhan dianggarkan RM26.62 juta.Pengarah Jabatan Keselamatan Dalam Negeri dan Ketenteraman Awam (JKDNKA) Bukit Aman, Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri berkata, operasi bersepadu itu dilaksanakan susulan risikan berhubung aktiviti penyeludupan serta pengedaran minuman keras tidak berkastam di Sarawak.Menurutnya, serbuan dijalankan sepasukan pegawai dan anggota Wildlife Crime Bureau/Perisikan Siasatan Khas (WCB/PSK) JKDNKA Bukit Aman dengan bantuan Bahagian Siasatan Jenayah Daerah (BSJD) Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Padawan serta Majlis Perbandaran Padawan."Hasil pemeriksaan di premis berkenaan menemukan pelbagai jenis minuman keras jenama yang disimpan di dalam gudang termasuk tiga kontena yang turut dipenuhi minuman keras dipercayai tidak berkastam."Turut dirampas ialah dua buah forklift yang dipercayai digunakan bagi kerja pemunggahan dan penyimpanan barangan berkenaan," katanya dalam kenyataan pada Ahad.Beliau berkata, kes disiasat mengikut Seksyen 135(1)(d) Akta Kastam 1967 kerana memiliki dan menyimpan barangan tidak bercukai kastam."Kegiatan penyeludupan barangan tidak berkastam bukan sahaja menyebabkan ketirisan hasil negara, malah berpotensi menjadi pemangkin kepada jenayah rentas sempadan serta mengancam keselamatan dan ketenteraman awam."Tindakan tegas akan terus diambil terhadap mana-mana pihak yang terlibat dalam kegiatan penyeludupan rokok dan minuman keras, penyelewengan barangan kawalan serta bersubsidi dan apa juga bentuk pelanggaran undang-undang yang menjejaskan kepentingan negara," katanya.Mohd Yusri berkata, bagi tempoh 1 Januari hingga 4 Julai lalu, WCB/PSK JKDNKA Bukit Aman telah melaksanakan 199 serbuan di seluruh negara dengan kejayaan menahan 374 individu atas pelbagai kesalahan."Sepanjang tempoh itu, nilai keseluruhan rampasan yang direkodkan dianggarkan mencecah RM258.52 juta melibatkan penyeludupan barangan tidak berkastam, ketirisan barangan kawalan dan bersubsidi, penyeludupan hidupan liar serta operasi e-waste."PDRM akan terus memperhebat risikan, pemantauan dan operasi penguatkuasaan secara bersepadu selain menggesa orang ramai menyalurkan maklumat bagi membantu membanteras kegiatan penyeludupan dan jenayah terancang," katanya.

KUCHING (July 5): The management of a secondary school in Bau should explain why complaints lodged before a Form Two student was allegedly bullied failed to prevent the incident from escalating, said Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Mordi Bimol

KUCHING (July 5): An estimated 1,124 hawkers under the jurisdiction of Kuching South City Council are benefitting from the 50 per cent rental reduction under the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS), said Dato Wee Hong Seng

KUCHING, July 5 Three men were killed while another suffered minor injuries in a crash involving two four-wheel...

KUCHING (July 5): The Sarawak Bidayuh Graduates Association (BGA) should evolve into a dynamic platform for networking, mentorship, leadership development, community service and professional collaboration

KUCHING (July 5): Climate change is posing a growing challenge to food safety in Sarawak, prompting the Ministry of Health (MOH) to strengthen oversight of food premises and expand monitoring of home-based food businesses

KUCHING (July 5): A mass anti-rabies vaccination campaign will be held at the Dewan Masyarakat MBKS here on July 11 to enhance prevention of the deadly disease among the community

KUCHING - Tiga lelaki maut manakala seorang lagi cedera ringan dalam nahas membabitkan dua kenderaan pacuan empat roda di pusingan P Lebuhraya Pan Borneo Sarikei-Sibu malam ini.Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Sarawak dalam kenyataan memaklumkan menerima panggilan berhubung insiden itu pada jam 8.30 malam sebelum sepasukan anggota dari Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Sarikei dikerah ke lokasi kejadian."Sebaik tiba di lokasi, bomba mendapati kemalangan melibatkan sebuah kenderaan pacuan empat roda jenis single cab dan sebuah double cab."Kenderaan double cab dinaiki tiga lelaki dewasa, dengan seorang mangsa tercampak keluar manakala dua lagi tersepit di dalam kenderaan

Kuching: Tiga lelaki maut manakala seorang lagi cedera ringan dalam kemalangan membabitkan dua pikap di Lebuhraya Pan Borneo Sarikei-Sibu, malam ini

KUCHING - What was meant to be a joyful Christmas Eve turned into a night of panic when a powerful explosion rocked the Tanjung Kidurong industrial area in Bintulu on Dec 25 1997.The blast originated from the Shell Middle Distillate Synthesis (Shell MDS) plant, the worlds first commercial gas-to-liquids (GTL) conversion facility, which had begun operations in 1993.Recalling the incident, former Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Fire Safety and Prevention Division director Datuk Khirudin Drahman described it as one of the most challenging operations ever faced by firefighters, given the scale of the industrial blaze and the limited preparedness at the time."At that time, I was serving as the Sibu Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief

KUCHING - A 37-year-old woman was burnt to death, while her mother sustained second-degree burns, after a fire destroyed their home in Kampung Tubih Batu Raung, Serian, in the early hours of today.The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) identified the deceased as Nurul Farhana Amerudin

KUCHING - Seorang wanita ditemukan rentung manakala ibunya mengalami melecur tahap dua dalam kebakaran sebuah rumah di Kampung Tubih Batu Raung, Serian, awal pagi Jumaat.Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Sarawak dalam kenyataan memaklumkan pihaknya menerima panggilan kecemasan berhubung kejadian itu pada jam 12.29 tengah malam.Menurut kenyataan itu, kebakaran melibatkan sebuah rumah jenis kekal setingkat berukuran 48 x 70 kaki yang musnah sepenuhnya."Terdapat dua mangsa dalam kebakaran itu

KUCHING (July 4): Angkatan Zaman Mansang (Azam) Sarawak must continuously evolve and actively recruit young professionals to bridge the generation gap and effectively drive Sarawak’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030

IN April 1978, eight years after I had first joined The Borneo Company as an executive cadet, I was transferred to a newly set-up corporation called NBT-Toyota as its first branch manager for Kuching

KUCHING Inisiatif penyasaran subsidi individu melalui program BUDI Diesel yang dikawal selia oleh Kementerian Kewangan (MoF) terus mendapat maklum balas positif daripada pengguna di bandar raya ini

KUCHING (July 3): Inland areas of Sarawak and Sabah could experience high temperatures of up to 40C between March and May next year, should a strong El Nio phenomenon develop towards the end of this year, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia)

KUCHING – Seramai 26,000 pemilik kenderaan komersial di Sarawak telah mendaftar di bawah Sistem Kawalan Diesel Bersubsidi (SKDS) setakat ini bagi memastikan kelancaran pengurusan bekalan bahan api tersebut

KUCHING (July 3): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) is stepping up public engagement, expanding eligibility and improving its digital systems to address issues raised following the implementation of the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) and Budi Diesel programme

KUCHING (July 3): More than 26,000 eligible commercial vehicles in Sarawak have registered under the Subsidised Diesel Control System (SKDS) since its nationwide implementation on July 1

# Gangguan komunikasi di Padawan: MCMC laksana langkah mitigasi segera KUALA LUMPUR - Kira-kira 1,000 penduduk di enam kampung dekat Padawan, Kuching yang terjejas akibat kebakaran menara komunikasi komersial milik Sacofa Sdn

KUCHING (July 3): The Court of Appeal here has dismissed Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen’s appeal against the High Court’s ruling in the 2013 ‘black hole’ defamation suit and doubled the damages awarded

KUCHING (July 3): The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is ready to help sponsor expeditions for professional photographers into Sarawak’s interior to uncover and market its lesser-known rural gems

KUCHING (July 3): A woman from a village in Bau lost RM1,110 after falling victim to an online loan scam

KUCHING (July 3): The waiver of the RM1 fee for interbank automated teller machine (ATM) cash withdrawals took effect smoothly on July 1, according to three banking associations

KUCHING (July 3): The Women’s Section of the Kuching Foochow Association will showcase an array of authentic Foochow delicacies and traditional pastries at this year’s Kuching Festival Food Fair, which runs from July 30 to Aug 1

KUCHING (July 3): The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd have been urged to announce a clear timeline for permanent repairs and implement a long-term solution to the ongoing water supply disruptions at the Kenyalang Food Centre here

KUCHING (July 3): Political analyst Dato Peter Minos has questioned what he described as prolonged delays by the federal government in resolving several issues affecting Sarawak

KUCHING (July 3): Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has allocated RM39,550 to SMK Batu Lintang to upgrade its facilities, including improving ventilation in the school canteen and enhancing teaching and learning amenities

KUCHING (July 3): Hope Place Kuching has responded to the state Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) call to assist fire victims in Tabuan Hilir and Kampung Landeh

KUCHING (July 2): The Kuching Festival Martial Art Display will return this year as one of the festival’s signature sporting and cultural attractions, showcasing a diverse range of martial arts while promoting discipline, healthy living and community unity

KUCHING (July 2): Police have arrested 39 individuals for various drug-related offences and seized drugs worth an estimated RM11,195 during a three-day Op Tapis Khas conducted across Kuching

KUCHING (July 2): Police have crippled a drug distribution syndicate following two coordinated raids here, leading to the arrest of 14 local suspects and the seizure of drugs, including methamphetamine and suspected cannabis vape cartridges, worth about RM541,000

KUCHING (July 2): The federal government should refine the implementation of the Budi Madani Diesel (Budi Diesel) targeted subsidy mechanism to better reflect the realities faced by Sabah and Sarawak, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Central Women Section chairman Kho Teck Wan

KUCHING (July 2): The Federal Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) will review the funding framework for trade union grants, including allocation amounts and activity clusters, as current provisions are no longer sufficient to meet growing needs nationwide

KUCHING (July 2): Detailed discussions on increasing Sarawak’s interim special grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution have yet to take place, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg

KUCHING (July 2): Sarawak aims to position its people as active contributors to the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven economy through continued investment in education, digital infrastructure, innovation, research and talent development, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg

KUCHING (July 2): The Federal Ministry of Human Resources (Kesuma) will study foreign worker management systems practised in Sabah and Sarawak as a possible model for implementation in Peninsular Malaysia, said its secretary-general Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof

KUCHING (July 2): The much-anticipated Batang Lupar 2 Bridge is on track to be opened to the public this August, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas

Kuching sessions court dismisses prosecutions application to postpone the trial of BCS Aviation (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd and director Robert Song.

MetMalaysia mengeluarkan amaran ribut petir disertai hujan lebat di beberapa kawasan Sabah dan Sarawak, dijangka berterusan hingga 6 petang ini. Antara lokasi terlibat termasuk Nabawan, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching, Samarahan, Sibu dan Limbang.

KUCHING (July 2): The federal government should respect Sarawak’s constitutional rights under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) by honouring the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly’s (DUN) decision on the proposed 17 additional state seats, said Dato Lo Khere Chiang

KUCHING (July 2): The upcoming Borneo International Water and Wastewater Exhibition and Conference (BIWWEC) 2026 is a crucial stepping stone toward establishing Sarawak as a regional hub for water innovation ahead of its historic hosting of the International Water Association (IWA) World Water Congress and Exhibition in 2028

KUCHING (July 2): The public is invited to participate in Move For Gold 2026, a three-day fitness, wellness and community fundraising event here starting on Friday

KUCHING (July 2): Sarawak continues to firmly establish its footprint on the global medical map through landmark clinical breakthroughs and specialised healthcare said Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian

KUCHING – Tuah Cahaya Petroleum Sdn Bhd selaku penganjur utama Hyper Freedom Festival (HFF) memeterai memorandum persefahaman (MoU) melantik Hyper Freedom Dreamz Sdn Bhd sebagai pihak pengurusan acara tersebut

KUCHING (July 2): The strategic importance of Sarawak’s ownership of Bintulu Port extends far beyond its RM1.8 billion acquisition value, with any disruption to its operations having the potential to shake international energy markets

KUCHING (July 2): Innovation in the public sector must be translated into practical solutions that deliver real benefits to the people and not merely serve as achievements showcased through trophies or reports

KUCHING (July 2): Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) has assured students immediate measures are being implemented to improve hostel management and welfare following complaints over hostel conditions that surfaced on social media during the new student registration period

KUCHING – Kongres Kesatuan Pekerja-Pekerja Di Dalam Perkhidmatan Awam (CUEPACS) Sarawak menyambut baik keputusan membatalkan arahan kawalan jualan diesel ke atas kenderaan pengangkutan darat di negeri ini

KUCHING (July 1): Sematan has been identified as a potential venue for sailing and other water sports, said Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan

KUCHING – Syarikat perkhidmatan e-Hailing, Maxim Malaysia memperkukuh komitmen menyokong pembangunan komuniti inklusif dengan menaja program Silent Run 5.0 anjuran Sarawak Deaf Sports Association (SSDeaf) pada Ahad

KUCHING (July 1): The Sarawak government will continue supporting music festivals while strengthening enforcement to curb drug-related activities, said State Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

KUCHING (July 1): Sarawak’s home cooks, street vendors, culinary students and professional chefs will have the chance to test their skills against international standards at the inaugural Borneo Culinary World Cup (BCWC) 2026

KUCHING (July 1): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) has been urged to conduct a comprehensive, micro-targeted study on fuel consumers in Sarawak to effectively address subsidy leakages without placing an undue financial burden on rural civil servants

KUCHING (July 1): The fourth edition of the Borderland Music Festival is set to return on Sept 11-12 at the Sarawak Cultural Village, said State Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

KUCHING (July 1): Malaysia’s embassy in Vienna stands ready to facilitate Sarawak’s efforts to strengthen cooperation and explore new opportunities with Austria and Slovakia, said Malaysia’s Ambassador-designate to Austria Dato Fenny Nuli

KUCHING (July 1): The mystery surrounding the disappearance of a man here since Sunday is believed to have been solved after a body was found in a roadside drain along Jalan Puncak Borneo near Kampung Sinar Baru this afternoon

KUCHING (July 1): A total of seven individuals were arrested for drug-related offences during the ‘Op Tapis Khas’ operation in Serian from June 28 to 30

KUCHING (July 1): Sarawakian shot putter Jonah Chang has made history as the first Malaysian to breach the 19-metre mark, setting a new national record with a throw of 19.12m at the Qosanov Memorial Championships in Almaty, Kazakhstan on Tuesday

KUCHING (July 1): Asajaya assemblyman Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has urged landowners in the area not to rush into selling their land, saying the district is expected to undergo rapid development over the next few years that could significantly increase property values

KUCHING (July 1): The Sarawak Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions Education Society has re-elected Datuk Wee Kok Tiong as its chairman for the 2026-2028 term during its annual general meeting (AGM) held yesterday

KUCHING (July 1): The process of adding 17 new seats to the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) needs to be expedited to ensure the proposal can be implemented before the next state election, said Royston Valentine

MIRI (July 1): Nine travel influencers, content creators, outdoor and adventure key opinion leaders (KOLs), divers and media personnel from Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Miri are taking part in a seven-day Adventure & Cultural Tourism Promotion Programme aimed at showcasing Miri and northern Sarawak as premier adventure and eco-tourism destinations ahead of Visit Malaysia Year [...] The post From rainforest to reef: Travel influencers showcase Miri ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (July 1): KTS Group of Companies yesterday donated new air conditioning units to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) to help replace ageing and faulty cooling systems at the hospital

KUCHING (June 30): The media plays a vital role as a strategic partner in advancing Sarawak’s cultural and creative industries while raising public awareness of their significance, said Sarawak Arts Council (MSS) chief executive officer Dr Suffian Jalet

KUCHING (June 30): Plans are underway to refurbish Rumah Sarawak on Jalan Taman Budaya here to better reflect its role as the headquarters of the Sarawak Arts Council (MSS), said State Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah

KUCHING (June 30): Future housing developments in Sarawak must allocate suitable sites for high-level water tanks to ensure stable water pressure as residential areas expand, said State Utility and Telecommunication Minister Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi

KUCHING (June 30): Upgrading works on Module 7 of the Batu Kitang Water Treatment Plant 4 have reached 66.7 per cent completion and remain on schedule for completion by the end of this year, said Sarawak Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi

KUCHING (June 30): Sarawak is factoring the growing water demands of future industries, including data centres, into its long-term water infrastructure planning under the Sarawak Water Master Plan and Water Grid System, said State Utility and Telecommunication Minister Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi

KUCHING (June 30): Sarawak is stepping up efforts to develop its creative industry through stronger collaboration between the government, industry players, academia and communities, said Datuk Snowdan Lawan

KUCHING (June 30): Residential properties account for 91 per cent of the more than 85,000 registered ratepayers under the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), reflecting the area’s rapid housing development, said its chairman Tan Kai