Sunday, 26 April, 2026

6:46 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Allan Jay

Cop severely injured in motorcycle-car crash

KUCHING: A policeman sustained serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Stutong this morning (Sept 24). Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, when contacted, confirmed that the accident involved a motorcycle and a Perodua Myvi. “The victim, attached to the Padawan District Police Headquarters (IPD), suffered a

Corporal fatally shot in Song to be laid to rest

SIBU: The funeral of Cpl Petrus Linggi Liman, who was fatally shot in a forested area near Mile 5, Jalan Balak Multiplus in Song, will be held this Friday (Sept 27). This was shared by the Ninth Infantry Brigade via its Facebook page. On Monday (Sept 23), its Commander Brig-Gen

Elderly driver escapes lorry crash with minor injuries

SELANGAU: An elderly man sustained minor injuries after his quarry stone-laden lorry crashed along the Selangau-Mukah Pan Borneo Road this morning (Sept 24). The accident happened around 7.19 am when the lorry was travelling from Selangau to Matadeng Junction in Mukah. Firefighters from Selangau station were dispatched to the scene,

Fire destroys motorcycle parked outside house

KUCHING: A motorcycle parked in front of a house at Lorong 4A1, Tabuan Laru Estate, was destroyed in a fire last night (Sept 23). Firefighters from Tabuan Jaya station was deployed to the scene, about 4km away, after receiving a distress call at 8.46 pm. Upon arrival, no operation was

Soldier killed in shooting incident confirmed as 9th Brigade personnel

SONG: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has confirmed that one of its personnel, who was killed after being shot on Monday (Sept 23), was part of a company from the 9th Brigade in Sibu. The personnel have been identified as Cpl Petrus Linggi Liman, 29. In a statement issued, the

SFC warns of croc dangers near rivers, drains after two attacks

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has urged members of the public to be vigilant and cautious of their surroundings following recent crocodile attacks. In a statement on its Facebook page, SFC warned that continuous rain has led to rising water levels, which may bring crocodiles closer to residential areas.

Soldier fatally shot during training

KUCHING: A soldier participating in training exercises in a forest near Mile 5, Jalan Balak Multiplus, tragically lost his life this morning (Sept 23) after being shot by a hunter. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata confirmed the incident, stating that a report was filed with the Song police station

Search intensifies for missing father

SERIAN: An 83-year-old man has been reported missing in Kampung Slabi Empurung since Saturday (Sept 21). Jambung Ajui left his home around 5.30 pm and has not returned. Concerned for his safety, his son filed a missing person’s report with the police on Sunday. In response, the Serian Fire and

Two missing men found safe after getting lost in search for ‘sabong’ leaves

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two local men, reported missing while searching for ‘sambong’ leaves in a forest near Taman Berlian Stabil yesterday (Sept 22), have been found safe and sound this morning. (Sambong is an aromatic shrub used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, headache, boils, abdominal pain and gaseous distention.)

Man killed in oil palm lorry crash

SIMUNJAN: A local man died on the spot following a fatal accident near Kampung Kepayang yesterday (Sept 22). The accident, which happened around 6.50 pm, involved an oil palm lorry that skidded and crashed to the roadside. Firefighters from Simunjan station were dispatched to the scene, about 39km away, after