Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Tuesday, 28 April, 2026

2:49 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Allan Jay

Tugboat, barge and crew detained for various offenses

BINTULU: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained a tugboat and a barge along with five crew members for committing various offenses yesterday (Aug 17). MMEA Bintulu Zone director Capt Muhammad Suffian Eldine Abdullah said that the detention took place around 10.40am during ‘Op Permai’ and ‘Op Tiris’ patrols. The

Foreigner nabbed for possessing stolen motorcycle

BAU: Police arrested an Indonesian man for possessing a stolen motorcycle last Friday (Aug 16). The 25-year-old was stopped by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) for inspections after he was spotted riding at an oil palm plantation route. Bau police chief DSP Jawai Francis Kempas, when contacted, said that the

MMEA detains eight crew, seizes two boats for illegal fishing

MIRI: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) detained eight foreign crew members and two foreign fishing boats for allegedly fishing in national waters without permission yesterday (Aug 17). MMEA Miri Zone director Capt Mohd Khairol Anuar Saad said the detention was made after the vessels were spotted fishing at about

Woman found drowned after apparent jump

SIBU: A search for a missing woman ended tragically after her body was found in the Rajang River yesterday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as 25-year-old Sandy Ng Pin Pin. According to a family member, Ng’s belongings were found near the Waterfront Residence earlier in the day, raising concerns

Police hunt hit-and-run driver

SELANGAU: Police are on the lookout for the driver of a Mitsubishi Pajero involved in a deadly collision that resulted in the death of a senior citizen on Jalan Pan Borneo Sibu-Bintulu today (Aug 11). Mukah OCPD DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said that after the incident, which occurred at KM86,

Woman missing after apparent jump

SIBU: A woman is believed to have jumped into the Rajang River from behind the Waterfront Residence earlier today (Aug 11). The Sibu Fire and Rescue Department said that the woman has been identified as 25-year-old Sandy Ng Pin Pin. Her sister said that the family discovered Sandy’s slippers, purse,

Civil servant loses RM15,000 in online scams

MUKAH: A civil servant was swindled out of RM15,000 after falling prey to a series of online scams involving a fake part-time job and a bogus loan offer. Mukah OCPD DSP Muhammad Rizal Alias said that the woman, in her 30s, reported the incidents to the police last Friday (Aug

Scammers exploiting credit cards to siphon funds, says MP

KUCHING: Scammers are now exploiting a new tactic to siphon funds from victims’ credit cards into e-wallet accounts like BigPay, Touch ‘n Go, Shopee Pay, Boost and others. This was revealed by Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman and Stampin MP Chong Chien Jen in a press conference here today

Hyperlinks in bank messages are scams: DAP

KUCHING: People have been urged to remain vigilant and avoid clicking on hyperlinks in messages claiming to be from their banks, as scammers are increasingly exploiting this method to steal money. Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman and Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said Bank Negara Malaysia has prohibited banks

Driver sustains leg injuries in late night collision

BINTULU: A lorry driver sustained leg injuries after his three-tonne lorry rear-ended with a trailer lorry at Mile 10, Jalan Bintulu-Miri, Pan Borneo Highway on Saturday. Firefighters from Bintulu station was dispatched to the scene, about 15km away, after receiving an emergency call at 11.41 pm. Upon arrival, they found