Company directors arrested over false claims involving 10 road upgrading projects
MACC said the two directors who owned three companies that monopolised the projects, were detained in a special operation in Kuching.
Wed Sep 09 2020
Govt finding ways to improve banking facilities in Sarawak
The Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Ministry via the Bank Rakyat agency in Sarawak is finding ways to improve banking facilities in the state including in Sungai Asap and Belaga areas.
Wed Aug 05 2020
Sarawak Energy provides aid to Bakun resettlement fire victims
Sarawak Energy has joined other concerned agencies to provide immediate relief to 100 villagers of Uma Badeng in the Sungai Koyan Bakun Resettlement Scheme, Belaga.
Fri Jun 23 2017
112 people homeless after longhouse goes up in smoke
The Blok N longhouse in Uma Badeng, Sungai Koyan in Belaga near here was razed in a fire today leaving 112 people homeless.
Tue Jun 20 2017
Claims of worsening flood situation in Long Busang false - JPBNS
The Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (JPBNS) has denied claims that the flood situation is worsening in Long Busang, Belaga in Kapit Division.
Sun Feb 19 2017
Boat capsize: SAR operation in Belaga continues to find remaining victim
The search-and-rescue (SAR) operation to find another victim of a capsized long boat in Long Buyun, Belaga, resumed at 9 am Friday.
Fri Dec 25 2015
First body found in Belaga boat tragedy
The body was found floating by Belaga Fire and Rescue volunteers around 10am.
Wed Dec 23 2015
Belaga search and rescue op halted
The search and rescue of a victim, feared trapped in an express boat which sank at Giam Bungan, Belaga on May 28, and efforts to float the vessel was halted today.
Thu Jun 20 2013
Boat tragedy: Remains of man found in Rajang river sent for DNA test
The body of a man found floating in the Rajang river on Monday near the longhouse Rh.Lat, is believed to belong to one of the two missing passengers.
Tue Jun 18 2013
"Kawan Mas" express boat located 350 meters away from Giam Bungan
The "Kawan Mas" express boat has been located about 350 meters away from the Giam Bungan where it sunk on May 28.
Sun Jun 16 2013
Govt to review Sarawak river boat and ferry licencing procedures - Najib
The Transport Ministry will review the licencing procedures for boats and ferries in Sarawak rivers to avoid further boat tragedies.
Wed Jun 05 2013
Government to resolve road problems in Kapit and Belaga
The Federal Government, with coordination from the Sarawak government, reiterated its commitment to resolve the road problems around Kapit and Belaga.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Belaga boat tragedy: One more safe, two more missing
Another victim previously thought to be missing came forward to say that he was alive and well, as the Belaga boat tragedy search and rescue efforts entered the sixth day.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Bomoh aids Belaga search and rescue mission
A shaman or bomoh has been called to assist the search and rescue mission for the Rajang River tragedy.
Sat Jun 01 2013
Capsized boat: Another victim reported safe
Another victim of the boat tragedy in Rajang River has reported himself at the Kapit police station on Friday, reducing the number of those still missing to three.
Sat Jun 01 2013
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024