Author: Allan Jay

Sarawak looks to Hong Kong as model for building safety checks

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is considering implementing a mandatory building inspection system similar to Hong Kong’s, following the frontal wall collapse of a 100-year-old building in Padungan here earlier today. Deputy Premier cum Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister, Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, said the idea was

Teen rider killed in head-on collision

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A motorcyclist was killed after being hit by an oncoming car along KM3, Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa last night (Apr 5). The crash, involving a Honda Dash motorcycle and a Proton Persona, happened around 9.30 pm near Kampung Sindang. Kota Samarahan police chief Supt Damataries Lautin said the

Paint shop wall collapse at Jalan Padungan

KUCHING: The community was taken by surprise early this morning (Apr 6) when the wall of a paint shop on the upper floor of a building suddenly collapsed at Jalan Padungan. Fortunately, the incident did not result in any injuries. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the incident happened

‘Good Samaritan’ nabbed after stealing RM1,200 from elderly

KUCHING: A cleaner has been arrested for allegedly taking RM1,200 from an elderly man while pretending to assist him with an ATM transaction at a bank in Stutong on Mar 30. Acting Kuching police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said they received a police report regarding the incident last Wednesday (Apr

Next of kin of two deceased sought

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The district police headquarters is seeking public assistance in locating the next of kin of two individuals who died in separate sudden death cases. The first case involves Kong Sien Ming, 50, who was found unconscious on the floor of his EL Salon vehicle in Bandar Riyal, Kota

Foreigner nabbed for killing wife and plantation colleague

SIMUNJAN: Police have arrested an Indonesian man for allegedly murdering his wife and a fellow worker at an oil palm plantation here yesterday. Simunjan police chief DSP Rafhan Kepli, when contacted, confirmed that the incident occurred between 10.30 am and 11 am at a plantation workers’ quarters. “Preliminary investigations revealed

Lorry attendant killed, three injured in SUV-lorry crash

MIRI: A lorry attendant was killed, while three others were injured in a fatal two-vehicle crash along Jalan Bintulu-Miri this morning. The accident, involving a Perodua Aruz and a container lorry, happened at around 8.20 am near Ladang 3. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Niah station

DBKU rounds up four strays after dog attack reports

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has captured four stray dogs in Kampung Buntal following public complaints of dog attacks and bites in the village. In their official Facebook page, DBKU assured the public that they are committed to tackling the stray dog issue. “Following feedback from residents regarding

Smuggled booze, smokes worth RM5.21 mln seized in Customs raids

KUCHING: Customs enforcement officers seized a large cache of duty-not-paid cigarettes and alcoholic beverages worth RM5.21 million in three raids conducted two months ago. Sarawak Customs Department director Norizan Yahya said the operations, carried out based on intelligence gathering, took place at 9.20 am, 9.30 am and 10.15 am on