Monday, 27 April, 2026

8:53 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Allan Jay

Suspect in the viral MJC assault nabbed

PADAWAN: Police have arrested a local man who allegedly threatened and assaulted another man at MJC, Batu Kawa over the weekend. Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi, when contacted, confirmed that the arrest was made around 1.15 pm this afternoon (Aug 27). “The 36-year-old suspect was picked

23-year old rider killed in collision with a car

KUCHING: A motorcyclist succumbed to death in a two-vehicle collision accident happened along Jalan Sultan Tengah on Monday (Aug 26). The accident, involving a Yamaha Y15 motorcycle and a Perodua Axia, happened around 10.45 pm when both vehicles were traveling in opposite directions. Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee

Consulate leaves missing Indonesian case to police

KUCHING: The Indonesian Consulate General here has handed over the case of its countryman feared missing after an alleged mining incident in Bau to the police for further investigation. It is understood that Yoga Anggiska 26, allegedly went missing during an illegal mining activity in a restricted area on Aug

Blaze leaves 37 homeless

KUCHING: Today (Aug 27), a morning fire ravaged two wooden houses at Kampung Tabuan Cemerlang, Jalan Setia Raja, leaving thirty-seven individuals homeless. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in the 9 am incident as all occupants managed to evacuate safely. A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) stated that

Teen succumbs to injuries after collision

KUCHING: A teenager succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) following a two-vehicle collision early yesterday (Aug 26). Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the accident, involving a Yamaha 135LC motorcycle and a Perodua Bezza, happened around 1.30 am along Jalan Tun

Soldier injured in morning car crash

BAU: A soldier sustained injuries after he was ejected from his vehicle which skidded and crashed along Jalan Bau-Lundu here this morning. The accident happened around 6.45 am near Kampung Stenggang. Firefighters from Bau station were dispatched to the scene, about 25km away, after receiving an emergency call. Upon arrival,

Siblings remanded in probe on diesel smuggling, bribery

SIBU: Two petrol station operators, who are also siblings, have been remanded to facilitate investigations in connection with a major subsidised diesel smuggling activity and bribing enforcements officers to avoid actions. Magistrate Romaroi Jonoi granted the remand order after a successful application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Monday

Cops hunt for suspect in viral assault case

PADAWAN: Police are searching for a man who allegedly threatened and assaulted another man at MJC, Batu Kawa last Saturday. The incident went viral after two video clips were uploaded on Facebook. Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi confirmed that a report was lodged by the victim

Missing teen returns home with villagers’ help

SERIAN: A 19-year-old teenager from Kampung Sejijak Mawang, reported missing since Sunday (Aug 25), was found safe and returned home today (Aug 26). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that the teenager and his father had led a group of hikers up Mount Sipedang at about 8 am on

Two women among 30 nabbed in gambling raid

MUKAH: The Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have arrested 30 individuals, including two women, for alleged involvement gambling activities at a makeshift den in an oil palm plantation on Sunday (Aug 25). The activities, which included cockfighting, card games, and holo, were conducted along Jalan Balingian-Mukah. Mukah police chief DSP