Suspect confessed to murdering woman for money to watch football match, say cops

SHAH ALAM: The suspect behind the murder of Nurul Asikin Lan has confessed that he killed her because he needed money. The suspect, who is currently in police custody, made the confession to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata, saying he intended to pawn the victim's gold bracelet and earrings to pay for his way to...

Sarawak invites private sector to boost sports development among youths

KUCHING: Sarawak welcomes private sector initiatives to support the development of sports, particularly among young people, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister said this could be done by organising events or making financial donations to sports associations. "We hope the private sector will play its part and assist...

PM pays courtesy visit to Sarawak Governor in Kuching

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim paid a courtesy visit to the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Sarawak, Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, at the Astana Negeri on Saturday (June 22). The Prime Minister, who arrived at 6.30pm, had a meeting with Wan Junaidi that lasted about 40 minutes. Later on Saturday night, Anwar is scheduled...

Kuching man loses RM40,500 to a fake lawyer

SIBU: A man in Kuching lost RM40,500 after he was made to believe he could recover RM60,000 from a previous gold investment scheme. Special Assistant to Stampin MP, Michael Kong said on Thursday (March 7) that the victim, who only wanted to be known as Bong, had sought his assistance in verifying the identity and credentials...