Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Pastor killed after van skids into oncoming traffic

ASAJAYA: An elderly pastor was killed in a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Sungai Buluh-Sadong Jaya yesterday (May 28) The accident, involving a Perodua Aruz and a Nissan Vanette, happened at around 12.20 pm near Kampung Senangeh. Kota Samarahan police chief Supt Damataries Lautin said the van driven by the victim

Retired engineer loses over RM224K in high-return scam

SIBU: A retired private engineer was left RM224,403 poorer after falling victim to a stock investment scam promising easy and lucrative returns. The incident happened on Apr 9 when the man, in his 60s, came across the bogus scheme on Instagram and later contacted two individuals claiming to represent a

Cops to ramp up Gawai patrols as Bau records three road deaths this year

BAU: Police will be stepping up patrols and enforcement operations during the upcoming Gawai Dayak celebration in a bid to reduce road accidents in the district. Bau police chief DSP Dr Daram Ruer pointed out that many are expected to return to their hometowns for the festive occasion this Sunday

Foreign worker dies after being mowed down by Lamborghini, driver detained

KUCHING: A foreign construction worker was killed after he was hit by an alleged speeding Lamborghini Aventador along Jalan Lapangan Terbang last night (May 27). Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu in a statement, said the fatal accident happened at around 6.50 pm. Preliminary investigations revealed that the 52-year-old

Man escapes with minor injuries after car plunges into drain

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A local man escaped with minor injuries after his car skidded off the road and fell into a drain along Jalan Bukit Berangan Ria last night (May 27). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Kota Samarahan station were dispatched to the scene, about 13km away,

Evening outing turns tragic as teen found dead metres from shore

MUKAH: A fun outing turned tragic when a teenage boy was found dead during a bathing activity at Kuala Oya Beach yesterday (May 27). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Mukah station were dispatched to the scene, about 23km away, following an emergency call at 6.18 pm.

Hundreds of non-compliance notices issued, car seized in traffic ops

KUCHING: A joint enforcement operation along Mile 15, Jalan Kuching-Serian last night (May 27), resulted in the issuance of 200 non-compliance notices for various traffic offenses and the confiscation of a vehicle. The operation, codenamed ‘Ops Bersepadu’, was carried out by the Sarawak Road Transport Department (RTD) together with the

Sarawak reviews engineering consultant fee policy

KUCHING: The Sarawak government, through the Public Works Department (JKR), is taking proactive measures to review the Standard Scale of Fees (SOF) policy for registered consultants in a move aimed at strengthening the state’s local consultancy industry. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said the revision

Cops uncover RM6.2 mil worth of illegal frozen meat

BINTULU: A man has been arrested after marine police uncovered a hidden stockpile of frozen meat worth over RM6.2 million at a premises in an industrial area last week. The discovery was made during a raid conducted under Ops Taring Khazanah along Jalan Sultan Iskandar on May 15, following gathered

Cops seek key witness in drug trafficking case

SERIAN: Narcotics police are seeking public assistance to locate a local man wanted in connection with a narcotics case under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Serian police chief Supt Freddy Bian Stanislaus Bian said that the district’s Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (NCID) is looking for the individual,