KUCHING: A first-time offender may face imprisonment and caning after he was allegedly found in possession of suspected methamphetamine worth RM660 last Monday (Dec 1). The Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) picked up the 25-year-old local man in Kampung Goebilt at around 1.25 pm. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga
KUCHING: Festive cheer filled the air at Kompleks Satria Pertiwi as MAKSAK Sarawak Women Wing spread Christmas joy to 100 students from underprivileged B40 families yesterday (Dec 2). The students, from 10 primary schools — SK St Thomas, SK St Mary, SK Tabuan, SK Astana, SK Muara Tebas, SK Bandar
SARATOK: Electrical supply to 10 premises suspected of running illegal gambling activities has been cut under a joint enforcement push by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) and SESCO. The action followed more than 24 inspections carried out across Saratok between June and November this year under ‘Ops Dadu Khas’, an
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