Saturday, 25 April 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Cops pick up local, seize smuggled beers worth over RM100,000

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

Immigration swoops down on 17 foreigners

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

Fire destroys hut, elderly man survives with burns

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

Mother killed, son injured in two-vehicle collision

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

Trader duped of RM106,680 in car sale scam

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.

Police surveillance on GISBH continues

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

Cops nab local for syabu possession

BINTULU: Narcotics police arrested a local man for allegedly possessing syabu intended for distribution around the district. Local police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said the arrest was made around Parkcity area yesterday (Oct 1). “The 36-year-old suspect is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952

State approval sought for sites to build stations

KUCHING: The Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is seeking approval from the Sarawak government for its land application to construct one or two fire and rescue stations in the state’s coastal area. Its director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad said two potential sites have been identified for the construction of

Take fire prevention seriously 

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has urged Sarawakians to take fire safety and prevention measures seriously as fires can occur unexpectedly. He stressed the importance of public education on fire prevention, especially given the challenges faced by the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), which included

Road trip ends in tragedy as boy dies, mother suffers broken arm

SERIAN: A weekend road trip turned tragic for a mother and her two children when their vehicle skidded and plunged into a ravine along Jalan Kuching-Sri Aman yesterday (Sept 29). The accident, involving a Proton Persona, occurred around 10.30 am at KM95 of the highway. According to Serian police chief