Monday, 20 April 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Foreigner dies, wife severely injured in car crash

KUCHING: An elderly foreign man died from injuries, while his wife sustained severe injuries following a car crash along Jalan Kulas yesterday (Dec 17). Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the accident happened at around 12.30 pm when the Perodua Axia, driven by the victims, was heading

SAR ends as body of foreign worker recovered from river

KUCHING: The body of a Myanmar national, who fell into Sarawak River while crossing a bridge to a container ship on Sunday (Dec 15), was found drowned today (Dec 16). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that 49-year-old Win Kyaw Paik was discovered afloat by rescuers

Manhunt underway for foreigner after worker slashed to death

MUKAH: Police are on the hunt for a foreign man in connection with a fight that resulted in the death of a fellow foreigner at a unit of an oil palm plantation workers’ quarters, here. Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the incident happened on Sunday (Dec 15).

Driver lightly injured in early morning crash

BAU: A local man sustained minor chest injuries after his car crashed along Jalan Siniawan-Kuching early this morning. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firefighters from Bau station were dispatched to the scene, about 12km away, after receiving a distress call at 12.45 am. Upon arrival, the team

Filipino Catholics begin nine-day Simbang Gabi celebration  

KUCHING: The Filipino Catholic community here has brought their cherished Christmas tradition of ‘Simbang Gabi’ to life at Holy Trinity Church, Kenyalang Park today. Commonly known as Night Mass in English, the nine-day dawn masses leading up to Christmas, is a reflection of faith, cultural heritage, and the city’s multicultural

Man held for alleged murder of unidentified individual

KUCHING: Police have arrested a local man for alleged involvement in the recent murder of an unidentified individual. Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah confirmed that the arrest was made by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) on Saturday night). “The 23-year-old suspect has been remanded for seven days

‘Ops Motosikal’ issues 22 summonses

BAU: Twenty-two motorcyclists were slapped with summonses during a traffic operation codenamed ‘Ops Motosikal’ in Bau yesterday (Dec 14). Bau OCPD DSP Dr Daram Ruer said the operation, conducted from 6 pm onwards, focused on several hotspots including Pasar Bau, Jalan Bau-Lundu (Sibuluh), Jalan Bau-Batu Kawa (Musi area), and Jalan

Cat rescued after chicken coop mishap

KANOWIT: A mischievous cat had to be rescued by the Civil Defence Force (APM) after it got stuck in a chicken coop at Nanga Jagoi this morning (Dec 15). Civil Defence Force (APM) Sibu officer Major Wan Mohd Jabir Wan Mohd Baharudin said that they received a distress call from

Three more held in murder probe

KUCHING: Three more suspects were remanded today (Dec 15) in connection with the murder of a man at Jalan Sungai Tapang apartment earlier this month. Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan issued the remand orders following an application by investigating officer ASP Sylvarius Gopog. The 48-year-old suspect was remanded for six days

Search underway for Myanmar worker who fell into Sarawak River

KUCHING: A foreign worker has been reported missing after falling into the Sarawak River while crossing a bridge to a container ship early this morning (Dec 15). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) identified the missing man as Win Kyaw Paik, 49, a Myanmar national employed as a ship worker.