Monday, 16 March 2026

Author: Allan Jay

‘Ops Sapu’ nets 41 undocumented migrants

KAPIT: A pre-dawn immigration sweep led to the arrest of 41 undocumented foreign nationals after officers uncovered them staying in the country without valid documents during a targeted enforcement operation. The operation, codenamed ‘Ops Sapu’, was carried out by the Sarawak Immigration Department’s Special Action Team in collaboration with the

Autistic boy found safe a day after going missing

BAU: The seven-year-old boy with autism reported missing from Kampung Tembawang Sauh here was found safe today (Feb 5) after spending about a day alone in a forested area. Bau Police Chief, Mohd Haide A. Rahman, confirmed that the boy was discovered at around 2.30 pm near a small stream,

Foreigner nabbed over illegal donation collection

MIRI: A foreign man was arrested for allegedly misusing his social visit pass to collect donations without proper authorisation on Wednesday (Feb 4). The Sarawak Immigration Department said he was picked up by the Miri Immigration Enforcement Division following an operation conducted in the district. Further checks found that the

Three children drown in sewage pond

SIBU: Three children were found drowned in a sewage pond near the Sibujaya flats here yesterday (Feb 4). The incident that has cast a spotlight on safety lapses at restricted areas. The victims, including two girls, were found in the pond estimated to be about two metres deep, despite the

SAR underway for boy with autism missing from home

BAU: A search and rescue (SAR) operation is underway for a seven-year-old autistic boy who went missing from his home in Kampung Tembawang Sauh here yesterday (Feb 4). The boy was discovered missing at around 1.30pm after his family realised he was no longer in the living room of their

Prison Dept vows full cooperation in RM239,000 bribery probe

BINTULU: Full cooperation has been pledged by the Malaysia Prison Department following the remand of 11 prison enforcement officers over an alleged RM239,000 bribery case involving inmates at Bintulu Prison. Addressing the case, the department said it viewed the allegations with utmost seriousness and would work closely with the Malaysian

57 foreigners detained as immigration steps up checks

KUCHING: The Sarawak Immigration Department detained more than 50 foreign nationals during a sweeping two-day enforcement operation aimed at curbing immigration and employment offences in the city. Carried out by the Kuching Immigration Enforcement Division, 28 officers launched coordinated inspections at locations identified as high-risk for violations from Feb 2

CID officers lauded for bravery in viral reckless chase

KUCHING: The bravery and unwavering commitment of the district’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) personnel during a reckless vehicle chase that went viral on social media, have earned praise from the state’s top police leadership. The incident happened on Jan 31 when a 35-year-old man with 20 prior convictions led officers

Four injured as cars collide outside school

SIBURAN: Four people were injured following a two-vehicle collision in front of SJKC Beratok along Jalan Kuching–Serian last night (Feb 3). The accident happened at around 7.15pm and involved a Perodua Kenari and a Perodua Kancil. Initial reports indicated that several victims were still inside the vehicles when rescuers arrived

Cement lorry crash injures local driver

KUCHING: A local man was injured after the cement lorry he was driving skidded out of control and crashed near the Demak Laut roundabout today. The accident happened at around 2.50 pm when the vehicle overturned to the roadside, leaving the driver trapped inside. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said