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Free Malaysia Today
13 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Driver nabbed after waving ‘gun' out of car window
A viral video showed the driver waving what looked like a handgun while at an intersection. PETALING JAYA : Police have arrested a driver in Kuching, Sarawak, on suspicion of waving an airsoft gun out of the window of his car while driving the vehicle. Sarawak police chief Mancha Ata confirmed that the suspect had been arrested while an airsoft gun had also been confiscated, The Borneo Post reported. 'The case is under investigation,' he added. Airsoft guns are replica toy guns used for Airsoft sports. A viral video showed the driver waving what looked like a handgun while at an intersection. Section 36 of the Arms Act outlaws the possession of imitation arms, which is punishable by up to a year in jail, a maximum RM5,000 fine, or both, upon conviction.
Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
The Borneo Post's Phyllis Wong, Ronnie Teo appointed to founding board of Malaysia Media Council
(From left) Phyllis Wong Yang Yong and Ronnie Teo. KUALA LUMPUR (June 14): The Borneo Post and Utusan Borneo general operations manager Phyllis Wong Yang Yong has been appointed to the founding board of the Malaysia Media Council (MMC), following its official gazettement today. Joining her on the council is Borneo Post executive editor (business) Ronnie Teo Teck Wei, who serves in his capacity as president of the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA), which is part of the Federation of Sarawak Journalists Associations (FSJA). Wong in her immediate response described the appointment as a meaningful responsibility, to contribute towards strengthening ethical journalism and empowering the country's media landscape. 'I believe that a free, responsible, and principled media is vital to a healthy democracy. 'I look forward to working alongside fellow media professionals and stakeholders in this important journey,' she said. According to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, the Board comprises 12 people – four representatives for each category, namely media companies, media associations, media professionals and non-media practitioners. 'After more than 50 years, we have finally passed the law in Parliament,' Fahmi announced during the closing ceremony of the National Journalists' Day celebration in Kuala Lumpur today. On Feb 26, the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill was passed in the Dewan Rakyat, the lower house of Malaysia's legislature. Under the Bill, Malaysian journalists and media workers will be empowered to set ethical standards for journalists and establish a code of conduct for the media.
Borneo Post
09-06-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
330 stalls expected at this year's Kuching Festival Food Fair
Wee (centre) gathers the ballots prior to the draw. — Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (June 9): This year's Kuching Festival Food Fair is expected to house 330 stalls, said Kuching South mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng. He said the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) had received a total of 776 applications — the highest number to date. 'This year, we have 25 double-stall units out of 26 applications; 92 premium stalls out of 225 applications; 55 single stalls out of 288 applications; and 146 half-stalls out of 224 applications. 'We also opened up the operation of stalls to associations as well as those who operate the beverage stalls or beer stalls, so the total for this year has added up to 330 out of 776 applications,' he told members of the media at the food fair's balloting session at MBKS headquarters here today. He witnessed the drawing of ballots, which was conducted by officials from MBKS. The draw was run to determine the vendors for the various stall categories. The Borneo Post photographer Roystein Emmor (left) draws the ballot for one of the food fair's stall categories while witnessed by Wee (second left) and others. Wee encouraged the fair's operators and vendors to decorate their stalls as they will be in the running to win the Best Decorated Stall category. 'Winners of the Best Decorated Stall will then be given the priority to select their stall's location for Kuching Festival Food Fair the following year. 'The same also applies to the highest donor category. During the festival, we will be collecting donations from all the vendors and the money we have collected from them will be distributed to the various non-governmental organisations (NGOs). 'Of course, it's all voluntary but whoever donates the highest amount, they will be entitled to select their preferred stall location next year as well,' he said. The Kuching Festival Food Fair will be held at the MBKS Community Hall compounds from July 25 to Aug 17.
Free Malaysia Today
05-06-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Some still believe natives live on trees, laments tourism minister
Federal tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing highlighted the potential of community-based tourism in Sarawak. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Federal tourism, arts and culture minister Tiong King Sing has urged his ministry to step up efforts to promote Sarawak's indigenous heritage, noting the persistence of outdated stereotypes about the state's indigenous communities among foreigners. 'Some still believe our native people live in the jungle,' he was quoted as saying by the Borneo Post. Tiong, the Bintulu MP, said he had urged ministry officers to 'go all out' in showcasing Sarawak's cultural heritage to tourists and Malaysians alike. He also highlighted the potential of community-based tourism, saying longhouse residents were open to developing homestay programmes. He said such programmes would allow tourists firsthand experience of the indigenous way of life. 'We'll be exploring this idea further to see how best we can move it forward in a way that respects tradition while embracing modern tourism, developing both culture and economy together side by side,' he said. Tiong also emphasised the importance of preserving Sarawak's traditional longhouses. He said longhouses like Rumah Raymond Plen were rare examples of how traditional longhouse architecture had been preserved in its full cultural richness. 'It's absolutely beautiful and full of character. Traditional longhouses like this are becoming increasingly rare in Bintulu, so finding one so well-preserved is truly something special.'
Free Malaysia Today
25-05-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Sarawak reports first human rabies case for the year
The Sarawak health department said the victim frequently played with and fed stray cats and had previously handled the carcass of a cat that died after being hit by a vehicle. PETALING JAYA : A 13-year old boy from Kuching became the first person to get infected with rabies in Sarawak, according to the state health department. The victim was said to have exhibited symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, vomiting, hallucinations, and trouble swallowing water on May 21, The Borneo Post reported. He initially sought treatment at a private hospital before being referred to Sarawak General Hospital, where clinical tests confirmed the rabies infection. According to the department, the victim had been scratched by a stray cat, but did not seek medical treatment. He also frequently played with and fed stray cats and had previously handled the carcass of a cat that died after being hit by a vehicle, the department said. 'These behaviours indicate a high level of exposure to rabies,' it said. As of today, the number of rabies cases in Sarawak has dropped by two compared to the same period in 2024. Despite the 'downward trend', the department said, incidents involving animal bites remain high across the state. Between 2017 and the 20th epidemiological week of 2025 (May 11 to 17), a total of 63,301 dog bite cases, 57,210 cat bites or scratches, and 1,832 bites by other animals were reported.
