Saturday, 11 April 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Woman hospitalised after bus skids and overturns

KANOWIT: A local woman sustained leg injuries after the bus she was travelling in, skidded out of control and overturned along Jalan Kanowit this afternoon (Jan 12). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firefighters from Kanowit station were dispatched to the scene, about 5km away, after receiving a

34 notices issued for tinted window offences

BINTULU: The Road Transport Department (RTD) here issued a total of 34 notices against motorists for tinted window offences during an operation last Friday. In a statement, Bintulu RTD said the operation codenamed ‘Ops Cahaya’ was carried out to ensure compliance with vehicle tinting regulations along Jalan Kidurong. “Notices for

CID cripples online gambling syndicate, 41 arrested

KUCHING: The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has brought down an online gambling syndicate with the arrest of 41 individuals and the shutdown of their call centre last Thursday (Jan 9). Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah in a statement, said the raid was carried out on a residence

Cops arrest 10, seize 137 imitation firearms

KUCHING: Ten locals, including three men, were arrested for allegedly selling imitation firearms during ‘Ops Laras’ raids last Saturday. Acting on public tip-offs, police raided five toy stores in Kuching and Kota Samarahan, and seized a total of 137 imitation firearms. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the suspects,

Quick-thinking residents avert major longhouse fire

SIBU: Swift actions by longhouse residents managed to prevent Rumah Bajai at Jalan KJD from being consumed by a major fire on Saturday. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firefighters from Sibu Jaya station were dispatched to the scene, about 24km away, after receiving a distress call at

SMG clarifies senior executive’s remand unrelated to company operations

KUCHING: Sarawak Media Group (SMG), parent company of TV Sarawak (TVS), has clarified that the recent remand of one of its senior executives is unrelated to the company’s operations. In a statement issued via TVS’ official Facebook page, SMG/TVS said that its business operations will continue as usual. “We acknowledge

 Workers’ quarters blaze leaves 52 homeless

MIRI: Fifty-two foreigners, including 17 children, were left with nothing but clothes on their backs after a block of workers’ quarters at Linau Mewah Estate, Batu 6 1/2, Jalan Miri-Bintulu was razed to the ground this morning (Jan 9). Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident as

Workers stop fire from spreading in furniture factory

SIBU: Swift action by furniture factory workers at Jalan Rantau Panjang prevented a fire from causing extensive damage early this morning (Jan 9). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Sungai Merah station were dispatched to the scene following a distress call at 5.57 am. Upon arrival, the

Cops arrest three after infant found with bite marks at nursery

PADAWAN: Three individuals have been detained to facilitate investigations into the case of an eight-month-old baby who was injured and believed to have been bitten. Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi, when contacted, confirmed that a police report regarding the incident was filed by the baby’s mother.

Man found safe with minor injuries after missing five days in forest

KAPIT: A local man reported missing after entering a forest near Camp Suau, Baleh on Jan 4, has been found safe yesterday (Jan 8) at a longhouse about 20km from his camp yesterday (Jan 8). Henry Laing Ngau, 38, was discovered with minor injuries at Rh Kancin, Sungai Stapang after