KUCHING: Online romances that seem too perfect can carry hidden risks as scammers manipulate emotions to steal money from unsuspecting victims. Love scams, which target individuals looking for romantic partners online, have become increasingly common in recent years. Scammers often use dating websites or social media to approach their victims.
KUCHING: A local man with a history of offences was arrested for allegedly possessing suspected methamphetamine last Sunday (Nov 30). The Sarawak Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) made the arrest in Kampung Semariang Jaya, seizing a plastic packet containing 5.30g of suspected methamphetamine, estimated to be worth RM583. Initial urine
KUCHING: Cheers and warm handshakes filled Kuching International Airport yesterday (Dec 1) as the Sarawak Contingent’s human resource assistance personnel returned from the 17th Sabah state election duty. Deputy Police Commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak, accompanied by senior police officers, waited at the hallway near the arrival gate to welcome the
SIBU: Narcotics police went on the offensive against drugs last month, arresting 177 individuals and seizing suspected syabu worth RM6,650. From Nov 1 to 30, ‘Ops Tapis Narkotik’ led to the arrests of nine suspects under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952; 11 under Section 12(3); and 157
SARATOK: A sweeping year of traffic operations has delivered strong results, with police recording a surge in summonses and a notable drop in accident cases — a payoff they credit to relentless boots-on-the-ground enforcement. From Jan 1 to Nov 30, the Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Division carried out 84 integrated
SIBU: Seven suspected illegal gambling premises were plunged into darkness after police, with help from Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sesco), cut their electricity supply during a targeted enforcement sweep. The three-hour operation on Saturday (Nov 29) was conducted under Section 21A of the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. Sibu police chief
BAU: Two locals have been arrested in connection with the fatal assault of an elderly carpenter in Kampung Atas Singai last night. Police said the 63-year-old suspects – a retired soldier and a housewife – voluntarily surrendered at the police station. Both, who are reportedly just friends, have been remanded
KUCHING: Police have arrested a local man in connection with a robbery of essential items from a convenience store in Satok recently. The suspect was picked up by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) at 12.56 am in Taman Iris on Saturday. He is being remanded for four days until Dec
BAU: A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle collision near Kampung Stenggang, Jalan Pan Borneo Lundu-Bau this morning. The accident, involving a motorcycle and a Perodua Bezza, happened at around 5 am, leaving the rider pinned under the car. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Bau station
SARATOK: A local woman was arrested for her alleged involvement as an account mule in a homestay rental scam that defrauded another woman of RM740. The 48-year-old suspect was taken into custody by the Commercial Crime Investigation Division (CCID) last Monday. Saratok Police Chief, DSP Mathew Manggie, said the arrest
