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A viral stunt at Darul Hana Bridge has now become a police matter. [image: 1784941442264-dbku-darul-hana-bridge-stunt.jpg] Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) said it has lodged a police report after a short video showed an individual allegedly jumping from the Darul Hana Bridge at Kuching Waterfront. The video was said to have started circulating on July 23, and DBKU filed the report at 2.11pm on July 24. Why DBKU is taking it seriously DBKU said the act could endanger the person involved, affect public safety and encourage copycat behaviour at one of Kuching's main landmarks. The city hall also said such actions may fall under public nuisance provisions, and asked anyone with information about the person in the video to assist PDRM or DBKU. Location: Darul Hana Bridge, Kuching Waterfront Details: DBKU police report lodged on July 24, 2026, after viral July 23 video Hot Score: 27/30 Source: https://dayakdaily.com/dbku-condemns-viral-darul-hana-bridge-stunt-jump-lodges-police-report/ Photo: DayakDaily Public landmark, public safety. What do you think?

A section of Jalan Wan Alwi near the Tabuan Jaya Custom Housing Quarters is being diverted from today for KUTS works. [image: 1784855075972-jalan-wan-alwi-kuts.jpg] Source: DayakDaily / Sarawak Metro map KUCHING: Drivers using Jalan Wan Alwi near the Tabuan Jaya Custom Housing Quarters need to take note of a temporary diversion starting July 24, 2026. Sarawak Metro said the diversion is to make way for Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) construction works. The arrangement is scheduled to run until Jan 23, 2027. What road users need to know The affected stretch is in front of the Tabuan Jaya Custom Housing Quarters. Motorists are advised to slow down, watch the road signs and follow the traffic management plan around the work zone. Sarawak Metro said it will update the public if there are changes to the works or traffic arrangements. Location: Jalan Wan Alwi, near Tabuan Jaya Custom Housing Quarters, Kuching Details: Temporary road diversion from July 24, 2026 to Jan 23, 2027 for KUTS works Hot Score: 24/30 Source: DayakDaily Using this road often? What do you think?

Delayed public projects are getting a closer look after complaints from the public. [image: 1784801084746-sick-projects.jpg] Image source: DayakDaily / Nanta Facebook page Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi has ordered a full review of delayed and “sick” projects under the Ministry of Works after reading public complaints about projects that are still not completed. The issue was raised during the ministry’s post-Cabinet meeting on July 23. Nanta said the report must spell out the status of affected projects, the causes of delay, and quick steps that can actually be taken. What happens next The ministry will look at project monitoring, accountability, and the reasons some works keep falling behind schedule. Nanta said every delayed project affects people who are waiting to use roads and public facilities. Location: Nationwide, with Sarawak-based minister leading the review Details: Delayed infrastructure projects, public complaints, ministry review Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

Bintawa now has a new landmark: a roundabout featuring a traditional kotak fishing boat to honour Kuching’s early fishing community. [image: 1784595888415-bintawa-kotak-roundabout.jpg] Source: DayakDaily The Bintawa Kotak Roundabout was officially launched on July 20, with the landmark built around a traditional wooden fishing boat once widely used by Bintawa fishermen. Mayor of Kuching South Dato Wee Hong Seng said Bintawa was one of Kuching’s earliest fishing settlements. Many early Chinese immigrants settled there because of its close link to the Sarawak River, where fishing supplied fresh seafood to the growing city. He said the kotak boat symbolises the courage and resilience of local fishermen, and that the city should keep these stories visible even as Kuching continues to modernise. MBKS Deputy Mayor Dato Zaiedi Suhaili, Bintawa community leaders and MBKS councillors were also present. Location: Bintawa, Kuching South Details: New roundabout landmark features a traditional kotak fishing boat; MBKS says it honours Bintawa’s early fishing community. Source: https://dayakdaily.com/bintawa-kotak-roundabout-honours-kuchings-early-fishing-community/ What do you think?

A contractor escaped unharmed after a telecommunications tower caught fire along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway on Monday evening. [image: 1784595825990-telco-tower-fire.jpg] Source: DayakDaily / Bomba A fire broke out at a telco tower in Kampung Binyu Baru, along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway, while maintenance work was being carried out. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the emergency call came in at 8pm on July 20. Firefighters from Kota Samarahan, assisted by the Tabuan Jaya station, were sent to the scene. Initial information said a male worker was trapped at the top of the tower. He had been working at an estimated height of 100 feet when the fire started. He managed to climb down before firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported. Location: Kampung Binyu Baru, Kuching-Samarahan Expressway Details: Telco tower fire during maintenance work; contractor escaped safely; Bomba responded from Kota Samarahan and Tabuan Jaya. Source: https://dayakdaily.com/contractor-escapes-unharmed-after-telco-tower-fire-in-kota-samarahan/ What do you think?

AirBorneo says its RM375 all-in one-way Kuching-Kuala Lumpur fare is already pushing the market to respond. [image: 1784541894083-airborneo-fare.jpg] Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state-owned airline is not driven mainly by profit, but by stabilising airfares between Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. Location: Kuching International Airport Details: AirBorneo launched its inaugural Kuching-Kuala Lumpur jet service on July 20. The RM375 all-inclusive one-way fare is expected to stay for at least the first year if conditions allow. The airline starts with two aircraft and aims to grow to four within the next four to five months. New-generation ATR aircraft are expected next year to replace ageing turboprops inherited from MASwings. Abang Johari also suggested using future ATR routes to help university students travel more affordably. Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

Two checked-baggage drug smuggling attempts were stopped at Kuching International Airport, with Customs seizing drugs worth about RM1.32 million. [image: 1784541833508-customs-kia-drugs.jpg] Sarawak Customs said its Narcotics Branch carried out the operation on July 9 after two Malaysian men arrived on a domestic flight from Johor Bahru. Location: Kuching International Airport Details: In the first case, officers detained a man around 9.10pm after he allegedly removed a baggage tag from his suitcase near the arrival hall. Officers found 13 Chinese tea packets believed to contain about 13.2kg of methamphetamine, worth around RM660,000. A second man from the same flight was later arrested using a similar method. The second seizure involved about 13.178kg of methamphetamine and 83 Eramin 5 tablets, worth about RM660,560. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

Two suspects have been arrested after a robbery case that caused injuries at Jalan Canna, Kuching. [image: 1784509460855-jalan-canna-robbery.jpg] Kuching police said a man and a woman, aged between 19 and 25, were picked up at about 1.05am during an operation at Jalan Satok. The case happened on Saturday, July 18. Police said both suspects were arrested within 24 hours of the incident. What police said Urine screening for both suspects came back negative for drugs. Police also said the male suspect has one previous criminal record linked to voluntarily causing grievous hurt. Both suspects have been remanded for five days to help the investigation under Section 394 of the Penal Code. Location: Jalan Canna, Kuching Details: Robbery causing hurt; two suspects remanded for five days Source: DayakDaily Anyone with information can contact the Kuching IPD operations room at 082-244444 or go to the nearest police station. What do you think?

Police arrested one rider and impounded 24 motorcycles in a late-night street-racing operation along Jalan Astana. [image: 1784455512760-jalan-astana-street-racing.jpeg] Source: Sarawak Tribune Kuching police said the operation was carried out near the Petronas station from 11.30pm on July 18 until 3am on July 19. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said a 22-year-old local man was detained for alleged reckless and dangerous riding under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. His motorcycle was also seized. Location: Jalan Astana, Kuching Details: Police inspected 92 people and 80 motorcycles, impounded 24 motorcycles, and issued 129 summonses for various traffic offences. Source: Sarawak Tribune Late-night racing is still happening in Kuching. What do you think?

A Hui Sing drain complaint was marked resolved, but the drain was still clogged when checked again. [image: 1784455492695-mbks-hui-sing-drain.jpeg] Source: The Borneo Post / handout photo Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen's special assistant Michael Kong said the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) should check maintenance work on-site before closing public complaints. The case involves a filthy and clogged drain in front of a department store at Hui Sing Commercial Centre. Kong said he reported it through Talikhidmat, then later received an update saying clearing work had been done on May 28. When he went back to the site, he said stagnant water and rubbish were still there. Location: Hui Sing Commercial Centre, Kuching Details: Kong wants MBKS to send workers back for proper cleaning and explain how the complaint was marked completed. Source: The Borneo Post Anyone around Hui Sing saw this drain before? What do you think?

Mandarin is being framed as a practical trade skill for Sarawak, especially when dealing with China. [image: 1784433843339-premier-mandarin-resized.jpg] Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Mandarin can give Sarawakians an edge in an export-oriented economy. Speaking in Kuching on Saturday night, he said Sarawak sells products such as oil palm and LNG to China, so language skills matter when dealing with pricing, delivery and negotiation. He also said Bahasa Malaysia remains the national language, while English and Mandarin are useful tools for business and international trade. The Premier also pointed to Sarawak's recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) and the state's yearly RM10 million allocation for Chinese schools. Location: Kuching Details: Mandarin, English and trade skills were highlighted as part of Sarawak's push to prepare local talent for a wider export market. Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

Batu Kitang is expanding its neighbourhood watch from Mile 3 to Mile 6 and Mile 10. [image: 1784423060047-batu-kitang-neighbourhood-watch.jpg] Source: The Borneo Post KUCHING residents around Batu Kitang will see more organised neighbourhood watch sectors, starting with the Mile 3 area and moving next to Mile 6 and Mile 10. What is changing Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Lo Khere Chiang said the first sector is already active around Arang Road, Mile 3 Bazaar, Seng Goon Garden and the area near Timberland Medical Centre. The next two sectors will cover Mile 6 and Mile 10. Each sector will be led by police officers, with support from the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation, Rela personnel and local community leaders. Why it matters The idea is simple: faster reporting when residents see suspicious activity, tighter communication through community WhatsApp groups, and closer cooperation with police. Padawan district police also showed community leaders how to use the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol app during the dialogue at Mile 10 Kota Padawan Community Hall. Location: Batu Kitang, Kuching Details: Neighbourhood watch sectors from Mile 3, expanding to Mile 6 and Mile 10 Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

[image: 1784369164231-pending-jetty.jpeg] The upgraded Pending Jetty is expected to reopen by Aug 24, bringing back a shorter river crossing for nearby residents. The old structure collapsed on Sept 5, 2023, disrupting a daily route used by residents from Kampung Muhibbah, Pinggan Jaya and nearby areas. Women, Family and Community Development Minister and Santubong MP Dato Sri Nancy Shukri said the RM600,660 upgrading project is now almost 90 per cent complete. Why it matters The jetty is not just a small facility. For about 200 users, including students, workers, boat operators and nearby residents, the crossing over Sungai Sarawak is a faster and cheaper option than making a longer road detour through Samarahan. Nancy said only about 12 to 13 metres of work remain, including two bays and staircases. Weather is the main challenge, but the project is still expected to finish on schedule. The project is implemented by the Sarawak Rivers Board and includes demolition, piling, jetty works, concrete works, street lighting and a marine lantern. Location: Pending Jetty, Kuching Details: RM600,660 upgrade, almost 90% complete, expected completion Aug 24, 2026 Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

RTD seized five motorcycles in a Batu 7 operation after checking 874 vehicles along Jalan Penrissen. [image: 1784347559131-rtd-motorcycles.jpeg] The special Road Transport Department (RTD) operation was carried out on Friday night, July 17, on the Batu 7 stretch heading towards Serian. Sarawak RTD said officers were targeting illegal HID/LED lights and motorcycle-related offences. What officers found The offences included non-compliant HID/LED lights, driving without a valid licence, expired driving licences, and other technical vehicle offences. The five motorcycles were seized because their road tax and insurance had expired. RTD said enforcement will continue across Sarawak, especially on offences that can affect road safety. Location: Batu 7, Jalan Penrissen towards Serian Details: 874 vehicles checked, five motorcycles seized, illegal HID/LED lights among offences detected Source: New Sarawak Tribune What do you think?

Santubong’s ART route is moving into early works, with a dedicated second bridge planned across the Santubong River. [image: 1784347505208-santubong-art.jpg] Preliminary work will start with tree relocation before major construction begins next year. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the project will be done in phases. The plan covers the ART corridor from beyond the existing Santubong Bridge towards Damai, plus a new Santubong Bridge for ART use. What changes on the road Sultan Tengah Road is also set to be upgraded from two lanes into a dual carriageway. The ART lane will run in the middle, while the outer lanes are meant for motorcycles and bicycles. Dr Abdul Rahman said the first phase covers the stretch from the Yayasan Sarawak Roundabout to the existing Santubong Bridge. After that comes the new bridge. Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) and SEDC will handle the tree relocation work, expected to take six to eight months. Out of 1,720 trees identified, 536 are suitable to be transplanted. Location: Santubong / Damai corridor, Kuching North Details: ART corridor, second Santubong Bridge, Sultan Tengah Road upgrade, tree relocation Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen says red tape is still blocking some eligible commercial vehicle owners from subsidised diesel. [image: 1784336677262-chong-diesel-subsidy.jpg] He urged the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to simplify and speed up the Budi Diesel application process, especially for eligible commercial vehicle owners. What vehicle owners are facing Chong said applicants are being asked to submit documents from Puspakom and apply to modify their commercial vehicle Body Code. After the modification, the vehicle must go through a mandatory inspection every six months before the owner can apply for a diesel subsidy card. He said the targeted subsidy policy began on July 1, 2026, but many owners who should be receiving subsidised diesel have been rejected because of the extra steps. Chong called on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to remove requirements he described as unnecessary. He also said he had raised the matter with Transport Minister Anthony Loke so it can be brought up in Cabinet. Source: The Borneo Post Source: The Borneo Post For transport operators, this one really affects daily cost. What do you think?

Two people were treated for breathing difficulties after a chemical storeroom fire at a Kuching hotel on July 17. [image: 1784336641701-kuching-hotel-chemical-fire.jpg] Bomba said the emergency call came in at 5.34pm, and firefighters from Padungan were sent to the scene. The Hazmat team from Tabuan Jaya was also called in because the room stored chemical products. What happened The fire involved an 8ft by 8ft storeroom. Six drums of calcium hypochlorite hydrated mixture were inside, and two were damaged by the fire. The chemical contains chlorine and is commonly used for water treatment. The two victims were treated by Health Ministry medical personnel at the scene. Both were reported stable before being sent to hospital for further treatment. Bomba’s Hazmat team carried out gas detection and stabilised the room with water spray until conditions returned to normal. Source: Bomba via DayakDaily Source: DayakDaily Anyone nearby noticed the response yesterday evening?

[image: 1784282669702-mile7-parking.jpeg] Drivers at Kuching's Mile 7 commercial area are asking for clearer parking and traffic markings after complaints over confusing roadside spaces. Special Assistant to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen, Michael Kong Feng Nian, said the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) should review the traffic and parking situation in the area. He said some wide roadside stretches do not have clear road lines or no-parking indicators. Because of that, motorists may think they can park there, only to receive summonses later. Why it matters Kong said several business operators have put up their own no-parking signs because the official markings are unclear. But he said traffic regulation should not fall on individual shops. He urged MPP to assess the Mile 7 commercial area and carry out proper road marking works, including visible traffic lines and parking indicators, so road users are not misled. Location: Mile 7 commercial area, Kuching Details: MPP asked to review parking confusion, road markings and no-parking indicators after public complaints. Source: The Borneo Post Have you seen this issue around Mile 7? What do you think?

[image: 1784282630570-ai-voice-scam.jpeg] A Kuching Feng Shui consultant says scammers cloned his voice with AI and tried to borrow RM4,500 from his friends. The case was raised at a press conference in Jalan Setia Raja on Friday, July 17. The victim, Alex Ling, said the fake voice was not perfect, but close enough that people who did not know him well could be fooled. SUPP Public Complaints Bureau chief Milton Foo said this was already the third voice-cloning scam case brought to his office in two weeks. The earlier cases involved people from Kenyalang Market and Pending Seafood. What happened A mutual friend received a distress call on July 14 from someone who sounded like Ling. The caller claimed he urgently needed RM4,500 for a relative's medical operation. The friend checked with Foo instead of transferring money. Foo advised him to keep the caller talking and ask for the bank account number. When the caller returned 30 to 50 minutes later, the friend managed to record the conversation. Ling has lodged a police report to clear his name. Foo reminded the public not to trust a voice call alone, especially when money is requested urgently. Location: Jalan Setia Raja, Kuching Details: AI voice-cloning scam attempt involving RM4,500; police report lodged; third similar complaint in two weeks. Source: DayakDaily If someone suddenly calls asking for emergency money, verify through another channel first. What do you think?

[image: 1784196307107-airborneo-kia.jpg] AirBorneo Airways' Boeing 737-800 has arrived at Kuching International Airport ahead of its first Kuching-Kuala Lumpur service. The aircraft arrived on Wednesday, July 15, with commercial operations under the AirBorneo brand scheduled to begin on July 20. Why it matters The Kuching-Kuala Lumpur-Kuching route will be the airline's first service under the new brand after the Sarawak government's acquisition and rebranding of MASwings. Photos of the aircraft in AirBorneo livery have been circulating on social media. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian also shared the aircraft's arrival on Facebook, calling it a milestone for Sarawak's state-owned airline. Flight details AirBorneo said the route will operate twice daily between Kuching International Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1. The airline earlier announced promotional one-way fares from RM375 all-in for Economy Class and RM736 all-in for Business Class, inclusive of airport taxes and fuel surcharges. Dr Sim also linked the airline's growth to Sarawak's wider air connectivity plans, including the proposed new Kuching International Airport at Tanjung Embang, expected to be completed after 2030. Location: Kuching International Airport (KIA) Details: Boeing 737-800 arrived before July 20 Kuching-KL launch; route planned twice daily Image: The Borneo Post / Facebook Dr Sim Kui Hian Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?