KUCHING: A wee-hour fire razed a warehouse office and damaged five oil tanker trucks along Jalan Kidurong this morning. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the 2.01 am incident. Firemen from Kidurong and Bintulu stations were dispatched to the scene at Tanjong Kidurong Light Industrial Estate after receiving a distress
SIBU: Thirteen enforcement officers of the Road Transport Department (JPJ) Sibu underwent a rigorous three-day course on riding and operating high-powered motorcycles. Conducted from Jan 30 to Feb 1, the course, led by Sarawak Motorcycle Enforcement Unit chief Zooraini Aini and his team, is aimed at enhancing the capabilities of
SIBU: Two families were left homeless after their houses in Kampung Teku here were engulfed by an early morning fire today. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the 5.18 am incident as the 13 tenants managed to evacuate to safety. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said
SIBU: A motor oil salesman lost RM94,247 poorer after falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam. The incident happened on Aug 16 last year when the 40-something man came across an advertisement for Accerx investment on Facebook. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that the man clicked on the
KAPIT: A pharmacist lost RM260,000 after she was misled into believing that she was involved in money laundering. The incident took place on Nov 6 last year when the woman, in her early 30s, received a call from a man claiming to be from the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC).
KUCHING: A semi-detached house at Lorong Palma 5, Taman Palma Indah here, was partially damaged in an evening fire yesterday (Jan 30). Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the 5.01 pm incident as a family of three managed to get out to safety. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue
BINTULU: Three local men were rescued after their boat was marooned on a beach at Similajau National Park, Jalan Kidurong yesterday (Jan 30). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firemen from Kidurong fire station were dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call at
JULAU: A local man, who accidentally shot himself with a homemade shotgun (bakakok), was arrested following his release from Sarikei Hospital on Monday (Jan 29). Julau police chief DSP Andam Sulin said that the incident occurred at the 31-year-old’s residence in Pakan around 2.30 pm on January 16. “The shooting
SERIAN: A family in Kampung Rimba Padi here was shocked to discover a 13-foot-long king cobra coiled inside their storehouse today (Jan 30). Concerned for their safety, the family quickly contacted the authorities at 12.25 pm for assistance in capturing the reptile. A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department
PADAWAN: Police have advised people to exercise caution and avoid spreading false information through social media or messages, failing which they will risk legal consequences. The advice comes after a misleading message on WhatsApp regarding a purported robbery and burglary in Lorong 9, Kampung Siburan Cina. Padawan police chief Supt
