Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Five charged with Sg Tapang murder

KUCHING: Five local men were charged in the Magistrate’s Court here today (Dec30) with the murder of a 22-year-old man at an apartment along Jalan Sungai Tapang more than a year ago. However, only two of the accused – Chang Jun Khong, 32, and Low Jee Boon, 34, appeared before

Sg Tapang murder: Younger brother speaks out as questions linger a year on

KUCHING: An 18-year-old teenager has gone public seeking answers and justice over the murder of his older brother, saying key facts surrounding the case remain unclear more than a year after the murder. Jeff Chang Jie said his brother Francis Chang Ze, 22, was brutally murdered at an apartment in

Lambo, Beemer grounded over expired road tax

KUCHING: Expensive price tags offered no protection as the Road Transport Department (RTD) took firm action against high-end vehicles caught flouting basic road regulations during a targeted enforcement operation. Carried out under Op Luxury, enforcement officers impounded two premium vehicles after inspections found both were being driven with long-expired road

Early-morning alarm over man leaving home in Sibu

SIBU: A suspected marital spat set off an anxious early-morning response after a local man abruptly left his home along Jalan Lanang, triggering fears for his safety. Firefighters from Sibu central station were dispatched to the house, about 7km away, to assess the situation after receiving a distress call at

Elderly man survives car crash unscathed

KUCHING: An elderly man escaped unhurt after his car crashed onto the middle road divider along Jalan Stutong last night (Dec 28). The accident happened at around 7.35 pm when the victim in his 70s, was driving towards BDC before his Proton Saga swerved out of control. Fortunately, the driver

Rampaging man nabbed, knife and scissors seized

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police have arrested a local man who went on a violent outburst inside his home at Kampung Merdang Limau here, bringing a volatile situation under control before anyone was hurt. The arrest was made after the district police operations centre received information regarding the suspect’s aggressive behaviour at

Driver, passenger injured in lorry crash

BINTULU: A driver and his passenger were injured after their five-tonne lorry veered out of control and crashed to the roadside near Bulatan Selungun, Samalaju last night (Dec 27). The accident happened at around 9.15 pm when the lorry, which was not carrying any load, had reportedly gone off the

Motorcycle crash sends man plunging into river

SERIAN: A local man was found dead after an accident that caused him to fall into a river along Jalan Muara Mongkos early this morning (Dec 28). The accident happened at around 3.55 am when the victim lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a bridge guardrail, causing him

Five-day ‘Ops Lancar’ to ease traffic, prevent accidents

KUCHING: Police will be rolling out a five-day ‘Ops Lancar’ in the district to ensure smoother traffic flow and reduce the risk of road accidents during the year-end festive and school holiday period. The operation, aimed at managing traffic congestion in the city, will commence from Dec 29 and will

Eight roads to close for New Year Countdown 2026

KUCHING: Several roads around the Kuching Waterfront will be temporarily closed to facilitate the New Year Countdown 2026 celebration this Wednesday (Dec 31). Kuching police chief Alexson Naga Chabu said the road closures will be enforced from 4 pm on Dec 31 until 2 am on Jan 1, in conjunction