Monday, 22 December 2025

Author: Allan Jay

9-ft long python captured after devouring chicken

SARIKEI: A family were left shocked after finding a nine-foot long python coiled up in a chicken coop at Lorong 2C, Jalan Rentap today (Jan 11). It was reported that the reptile had devoured a chicken after it slithered into the chicken coop. The sighting of the python prompted the

Cops bust local for syabu possession

PADAWAN: Police picked up a local man with syabu on him at Kampung Segedup, Jalan Batu Kawa, here yesterday (Jan 10). The 44-year-old was detained for inspections after a police team raided a house around 10.30 am. Padawan police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the arrest of

Local heroes swiftly quell longhouse fire

SPAOH: Swift thinking by two residents of Rumah Manggat averted potential disaster as they managed to prevent a fire from causing serious damages to their 19-door longhouse at Sungai Pelandok Paku, here yesterday (Jan 10). The fire, which occurred around 3.10 pm, was confined to the stored goods in the

Younger twin dies after falling into river

KUCHING: Tragedy struck as an 11-year-old boy lost his life after allegedly falling into a river at Kampung Gita Baru today (Jan 10). It was reported that the victim and his older brother fell into the river around 2.30pm and both of them were rescued by a local. Kuching OCPD

APM reunites owner with missing rabbit

LUBOK ANTU: The Civil Defence Force (APM) recently demonstrated its commitment to animal welfare by responding to a unique emergency call involving the rescue of a pet rabbit. In addition to its routine operations, which typically involve the rescue or capture of cats, dogs, lizards, snakes, and wild monkeys, the

Three drivers busted in anti-drink driving ops

KUCHING: Traffic police arrested three drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol at separate locations in an operation codenamed ‘Ops Mabuk’ recently. According to the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, the operations were held in Sarikei on Saturday (Jan 6) and in Sibu on Tuesday (Jan 9).

Driver, passenger injured in collision with trailer

SARIKEI: A driver and his elderly passenger were injured after their car collided head-on with a trailer truck along KM15, Jalan Bulat last night (Jan 9). The accident, involving two vehicles travelling in the opposite direction, happened around 7 pm. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said

Bomba urges community action over photo-video trend during fires

KUCHING: The initial five minutes of a fire outbreak are critical and it demands an informed and swift response from the community. Instead of taking photos or videos of the fire, a prompt and educated reaction is essential to prevent a small fire from turning into a big disaster. Sarawak

26 cars destroyed in workshop blaze

SRI AMAN: Yet another destructive fire broke out last night (Jan 9) at Taman Tiara, Jalan Brayun, destroying 26 vehicles parked at an automotive workshop. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Sri Aman station rushed to the scene after receiving an emergency call at

Two locals nabbed for syabu possession  

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two locals were arrested by the police on Monday (Jan 8) for allegedly having in their possession syabu in a car. Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Brodie Brangka when contacted, confirmed that the arrest occurred at 2.48 am by the roadside along Mile 9. A police patrol team