Monday, 27 April, 2026

5:12 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Allan Jay

Man found dead after being swept away by currents

LUBOK ANTU: The body of a local man, reported missing after being swept away by strong currents at Sungai Subong, was found drowned this morning (Sept 1). Last Friday (Sept 30), the victim, identified as Mohd Fandi Wong Mohd Awang Wong, 20, had gone to the river to bathe with

Body of missing Indonesian recovered from Mt Tabai

BAU: The body of an Indonesian man, missing since Aug 13, was recovered from Mount Tabai on Thursday (Aug 29). The remains of 26-year-old Yoga Anggiska were retrieved at 3.56pm by a team comprising firefighters, villagers, and his family members. Bau police chief DSP Jawai Francis Kempas, when met by

Syabu worth RM1.05 mil seized, two locals nabbed in drug bust

PADAWAN: The Sarawak Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) arrested two locals and seized syabu drugs worth RM1.05 million in an operation on Wednesday (Aug 28). Acting upon gathered intelligence, the NCID team conducted a special operation at Sentosa Parade Mile 7, Jalan Kuching-Serian, and Taman Kitang One 5, Jalan Batu

Luxury sedan engulfed in pre-dawn fire

KUCHING: A luxury sedan parked at MJC, Batu Kawa here, was engulfed in a pre-dawn fire today (Aug 29).Fortunately, there were no casualties reported in the incident that occurred at 2:15 am. A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) mentioned that firefighters from the Batu Lintang station responded

Six elderly among 13 nabbed for gambling

SRI AMAN: Police have arrested 13 local men for allegedly participating in holo and mahjong gambling sessions in Simanggang Town District on Tuesday. Acting on information, the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) raided a premises located on the first floor and uncovered the gambling den in the building at 6.30 pm.

Initial survey suggests missing Indonesian may be 20m inside Mt Tabai

BAU: A missing Indonesian man is believed to be located about 20m below Mount Tabai here, following a preliminary survey today (Aug 28). Bau police chief DSP Jawai Francis Kempas confirmed this when met by reporters at the district police headquarters. She revealed that a team consisting of a firefighter,

Police appeal for help in search for Indonesian

BAU: Police have appealed for help from the public to locate an Indonesian man who was reported to have gone missing in the Mount Tabai area. Yoga Anggiska, 26, has been missing since Aug 13 following an alleged mining incident. Bau police chief DSP Jawai Francis Kempas said anyone with

Jobless duo nabbed for abusing drugs

SRI AMAN: Police have arrested two unemployed men for alleged involvement in substance abuse on Tuesday. Sri Aman police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said that the suspects, aged 30 and 31, were taken into custody at 9.45 am. “Urine tests were conducted on both suspects and results found both of

Firefighters capture stray crocodile found in drain

SADONG JAYA: A five-foot-long female crocodile was captured after it was found wandering in a drain at Kampung Sungai Buluh here on Tuesday (Aug 27). The presence of the reptile was spotted by a villager behind a house at around 3.55 pm and authorities were alerted for capture assistance. Firefighters

Warrant out for suspect after no-show in court

SRI AMAN: The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) here is searching for a local man in connection with a case of extortion and impersonation. The suspect, is identified as Juli Mangkok, 31, and his last address is Rumah Sawai Jungkong Pandak, Bukit Balau in Lingga. Sri Aman police chief DSP Mathew