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Man killed, another seriously injured in Jalan Penrissen crash

KUCHING: A 51-year-old man was killed and another seriously injured in a single-vehicle road accident along Jalan Penrissen, Batu 8, here late Saturday night (Jan 17).

Greener future planned for Samarahan

KUCHING: Comprehensive development plans focusing on growth in the southern region of Sarawak, particularly Samarahan as a modern low-carbon city, are being formulated in line with public health needs and environmental sustainability, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Only one flood relief centre remains open in Sarawak

BINTULU: Only one temporary flood relief centre in Sarawak remains active as of 4pm yesterday, after two centres were closed earlier in the afternoon.

Ministry eyes enhanced disaster early warning system

KOTA KINABALU: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) has made the enhancement of the national disaster early warning system one of its key priorities this year, in view of ongoing weather uncertainties caused by the north-east monsoon.

Sabah 40% net revenue rights: Inaction of court ruling will have legal, political consequences, says Warisan

KOTA KINABALU: Failure to comply with a High Court order mandating the review and implementation of Sabah's 40% net revenue entitlement would not only have legal repercussions but also political consequences, says Warisan.

RM635,000 worth of e-cigs seized, 23 nabbed in multi-district crackdown in Sabah

KOTA KINABALU: Over RM635,000 worth of e-cigarettes were seized while 23 suspects were nabbed following an integrated crackdown across seven districts in Sabah.

Campaign tempo expected to pick up as Kinabatangan, Lamag by-elections reach midway point

KINABATANGAN: Candidates contesting the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat and the Lamag state seat are expected to push up their campaign tempo as the by-elections reach the midway mark on Saturday (Jan 17), following a slow-paced first week.

5.2 million students to benefit from RM800mil aid

LABUAN: A total of RM800mil in Early Schooling Aid (BAP) has been approved to benefit 5.2 million schoolchildren nationwide, the Education Ministry revealed.

Couple died from multiple stab wounds, say police

KUCHING: The married couple found slain in their home at Taman Mutiara in Sri Aman died from multiple stab wounds, says Sarawak Police Commissioner Comm Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah.

Duo crushed to death by 10-tonne lorry while attempting brake repair

KUCHING: Two men were killed after they were crushed by a 10-tonne lorry while attempting to repair the vehicle's brakes along Jalan Mambong, Siburan, on Friday (Jan 16).