SELANGAU: A lorry laden with coal was engulfed in flames along Jalan Selangau-Mukah today (Jan 18). Fortunately, the driver managed to evacuate to safety without sustaining any injuries in the 12.25 pm incident. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Selangau station were dispatched to
MIRI: The district’s Immigration Enforcement Unit has arrested a total of 82 foreigners for working without valid permits on Tuesday. The arrest was following a series of raids dubbed ‘Ops Gegar’ and ‘Ops Sapu’ held at reflexology centres, entertainment centres and eateries. According to the Sarawak Immigration Department, the unit’s
SRI AMAN: A collision between a pick-up truck and a lorry along Jalan Sri Aman-Serian today (Jan 18), resulted in injuries to both the driver and passenger of the pick-up truck. The accident occurring around 12.10pm in front of Puspakom Sri Aman, prompted the dispatch of firefighters from Sri Aman
KUCHING: The construction of the new Eastern Field Army Headquarters in Batu Kawa, will be designed according to the allocated budget of RM45 million. Its commander Lt-Gen Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi said the new headquarters will be located near the Sungai Maong Petronas station in Batu Kawa. He said
KUCHING: The newly renovated Dayak Market (Pasar Dayak) at Penrissen Camp will enhance the comfort of traders and visitors while contributing to the overall well-being of the community. Army Eastern Field Commander Lt-Gen Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi, accompanied by his wife Datin Erni Irawati Rosli, officiated at the market’s
SARIKEI: A civil servant was left RM17,000 poorer after falling prey to a scam involving a bogus policeman. The incident happened on Wednesday (Jan 17) when the woman in her 30s, received a call from an individual who disguised as a ‘policeman’ from Peninsula Malaysia. Acting Sarikei police chief DSP
MIRI: Police arrested seven individuals, including a woman, for their alleged involvement in the sale of duty-not-paid cigarettes and beers on Monday (Jan 15). The arrest was made around 3 pm following a joint raid conducted by personnel from Bukit Aman Wildlife Crime Bureau and Bintulu Marine Police Region 5.
SIBU: A lorry driver was fined by the traffic police after he was caught on camera for overtaking on double lines along Jalan Alan last Sunday (Jan 14). The incident gained attention when a dashcam footage, depicting the commercial vehicle attempting the manoeuvre, went viral on Facebook. According to the
BINTULU: No matter how well a syndicate operates, they end up making a mistake that costs them dearly. Such was the conclusion for a group of nine men who attempted to evade the authorities with their illegal operation. Sarawak Immigration Department said their enforcement division have successfully dismantled a passport
SERIAN: The Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 arrested a local man and seized 978 boxes of illicit cigarettes and beers along Jalan Serian yesterday (Jan 16). Its commander ACP Abdul Rahman Mat Hasan said the arrest and seizure were made after the team intercepted a lorry around 2.45 am. They
