SARIKEI: A suspected gas leak in a house along Jalan Syarif Masahor today (Oct 3) prompted swift action from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), though the source of the mystery smell remains unsolved. Residents have reported an overpowering odour at Drahman Keria, causing dizziness and concern. Bomba said they
KUCHING: A section of a walkaway at SK Satria Jaya, Taman BDC here, collapsed this afternoon (Oct 3). It was understood that several teachers had already placed hazard warning tape around the affected area to prevent any untoward incident. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they were alerted of
BINTULU: Narcotics police arrested an Indonesian man for allegedly possessing syabu drugs intended for distribution around Samalaju and the surrounding areas. Local police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali in a statement, said that the arrest was made at Jalan Masjid on Wednesday. “During the arrest, the police seized eight straw
MIRI: Members of the public are advised to take note of temporary road closures and diversions between Miri and Bintulu this Saturday (Oct 5), due to the Petronas Le Tour de Langkawi (LTDL) 2024 Stage 7 international cycling race. The race, spanning 199.3km, will feature 22 teams and a total
MIRI: Marine police arrested a local man for allegedly transporting duty-not-paid beers worth over RM100,000 in a pick-up truck yesterday (Oct 2). Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the arrest was made at 11.05 am during an operation dubbed ‘Ops Kontraban’ held in the city. “Upon inspection, the
KUCHING: The Sarawak Immigration Department arrested 17 individuals of various foreign nationalities around the district on Tuesday (Oct 1). The operation, which targeted convenience stores, eateries and residential areas, was held at 10 locations around Gita, Sekama, Batu Kawa and Sungai Maong. Acting on public complaints and intelligence, the Kuching
KUCHING: An elderly man narrowly escaped a fiery death after a small hut at Kampung Tupong Ulu, Jalan Merdeka, engulfed in flames this morning (Oct 3). According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the 77-year-old sustained burns to his arms in the 3.02 am incident. He received initial treatment
SIMUNJAN: A mother died on the spot while her son sustained injuries following a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Gedong-Simunjan yesterday (Oct 2). The accident, which happened at around 3 pm, involved a Proton Saga, carrying the victims, and a Nissan Vanette parked by the roadside. A spokesman for the Fire
SIBU: A trader was scammed out of RM106,680 after falling for a fake car sales advertisement on social media. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the incident happened on Sept 16 when the man in his 40s came across a car sale advertisement posted by ‘Nor Motorsport’ on Facebook.
KUCHING: Police investigations and surveillance into the activities of Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISBH) Sdn Bhd in Sarawak are on-going despite the closure of all business premises linked to the deviant group. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata confirmed that all premises associated with GISBH had ceased operations
