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
Malaysia-Australia to continue enhancing defence cooperation
The decision was made at the 4th Malaysia-Australia Joint Defence Programme High-Level Committee Meeting, says Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rise in East Coast flood victims; Perak, Johor unchanged
In Terengganu, the number of victims in the state swelled to 5,853 people.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police raid Yoon office over failed martial law as impeachment vote looms
Presidential security official says, the raid widens investigation into the embattled leader's failed attempt to impose martial law.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea police chief arrested as Yoon impeachment looms over failed martial law
Cho Ji-ho is accused of deploying police to block lawmakers from entering parliament after Yoon Suk-Yeol declared martial law on Dec. 3.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Rebel-backed figure takes charge as Syria's interim prime minister
Mohammed al-Bashir says he would lead the interim authority until March 1.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law tries to commit suicide, official says
Former South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun, has tried to commit suicide inside a detention centre, a justice ministry official told.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Stronger ringgit benefits cocoa farmers, reduces agricultural input import costs - MPIC
The reduced import costs would lower production costs for smallholders while boosting their profit margins, it said.
Wed Dec 11 2024
The strength of TV and BVOD ensures brand longevity for advertisers
The combination of mainstream television (TV) and broadcaster video-on-demand (BVOD) is emerging as a key strategy.
Wed Dec 11 2024
Issue of mat rempit stunts on highway among focus in Dewan Rakyat today
Also among today's highlights are questions about plans to enact Religious Harmony Act to address issues of religious polemics in Malaysia.
Wed Dec 11 2024
South Korea's Yoon gave orders to 'drag out' MPs during martial law, officer says
Yoon Suk-Yeol is now the subject of criminal investigations on insurrection charges.
Wed Dec 11 2024