Drought hits 150,000 Papar folk
JPBD said 42 villages, seven schools, seven housing estates, and three places of worship in the district were also affected by the disaster.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Two senators sworn in today
Johor MCA deputy liaison chairman Datuk Lim Pay Hen and Padawan Municipal Council deputy chairman took oath of office today.
Mon Aug 08 2022
GOF corporal, cobbler remanded to assist probe over murder of disabled man
Padawan district police chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan said the duo surrendered themselves to the police at 12.30 pm today.
Fri Aug 27 2021
COVID-19: Five new clusters detected in Sarawak
Four are community clusters and the other a workplace cluster, bringing the total number of active clusters in the state to 78.
Thu Jul 29 2021
Cops capture last of two escaped prison detainees, thanks to tip-offs
Police received information from a food delivery rider and residents who spotted the two suspects crossing a road into the area.
Tue Jul 06 2021
MCO: Drug activities at wild parties a trend in Kuching, Padawan
Organising drug parties has become a trend in the Kuching and Padawan districts during the implementation of Movement Control Order 3.0, said Sarawak Police commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail, today.
Mon Jun 14 2021
EMCO in Sabah, Sarawak villages from tomorrow - Ismail Sabri
The decision was made following a risk assessment conducted by various agencies under the MCO technical committee as well as the advice of the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Mon Feb 22 2021
Continuous rain causes floods in several districts in Sarawak
Rain had triggered a mudslide along Jalan Padawan between Kampung Peraya and Kampung Patos.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Brave granny saves four children from being buried in landslide
The quick thinking of a 63-year-old grandmother and her daughter saved her four grandchildren from being buried alive in a landslide.
Wed Jan 13 2021
Over 100 Sarawak police personnel will assist in Sabah election
A total of 138 Sarawak police officers and personnel, as well as 80 other assets will be deployed to Sabah for 14 days.
Thu Sep 10 2020
COVID-19: MOE to discuss need of closing schools in affected areas
At the state level, monitoring would be done through state education departments and district education offices (PPD).
Tue Aug 04 2020
Six policemen held over extortion
Six police personnel were arrested in Kuching, Padawan and Lundu between late last night and early this morning for alleged involvement in extortion.
Wed Aug 09 2017
Sarawak police nab 39 in illegal 4D, cyber gambling
The arrest was made following 25 raids conducted over a week, beginning March 20 against illegal 4D operators and cyber gambling statewide.
Mon Mar 27 2017
Haze: Schools in Kuching, Samarahan, Padawan, Lundu, Bau ordered to close
Sarawak Education Department ordered schools in Kuching, Samarahan, Padawan, Lundu and Bau to be closed today following API readings that showed very unhealthy air levels.
Thu Sep 17 2015
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
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024