KUCHING: All 1,031 police officers and personnel deployed for the 17th Sabah state election have been told to maintain strict discipline, control their emotions and avoid reactive behaviour throughout their assignment. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said Sabah’s political climate has previously been tense and filled with potential
KUCHING: A two-storey house at Taman Satria Jaya, BDC, was partially destroyed in a midnight fire today. In addition, two vehicles — a Perodua Aruz and a Perodua Kenari — were destroyed in the blaze. Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported as the two occupants managed to evacuate to
SARATOK: A local man has been arrested for his alleged involvement as an account mule in a Facebook loan scam that defrauded a resident of RM11,228.84. The 28-year-old suspect was taken into custody by the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) at around 7:00 pm on Monday (Nov 24). Saratok police
BY ALLAN JAY KUCHING: Police are currently exploring more effective ways to combat online gambling, including the possible blocking of gambling websites and systems to curb illegal activity. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Zainal Abdullah said online gambling operates through digital systems, allowing players to access platforms from anywhere using gadgets.
KUCHING: An undisclosed number of organised crime syndicates in Sarawak are now under the spotlight after state police have opened investigation files under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA). Police Commissioner Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said the act targets well-planned and syndicate-driven crimes involving high-profile networks, including drug
KUCHING: The Sarawak Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) recorded an 18 per cent rise in arrests this year, reflecting effective enforcement efforts to combat drug abuse and distribution across the state. From Jan 1 to Nov 16, a total of 11,315 arrests were made, an increase of 1,727 compared to
BAU: Police have arrested 14 locals, including a woman, during two operations codenamed ‘Ops Tapis Khas’ and ‘Ops Waran Tangkap’ yesterday (Nov 25). Held between 5.45 am and 5 pm, the district police headquarters (IPD) together with the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) conducted the raids in Sebuku area, Kampung
KUCHING: Smuggling networks across Sarawak have suffered major setbacks this month after a series of coordinated operations by the General Operations Force (GOF) crippled multiple illegal activities and led to contraband seizures worth more than RM4.5 million. The raids, carried out under ‘Ops Taring Alpha’ and ‘Ops Taring Bravo’, between
KUCHING: More than 10 tonnes of smuggled frozen meat products worth over RM203,265 have been seized by the General Operations Force (GOF), delivering a major blow to cross-border syndicates operating along Sarawak’s western flank. Codenamed ‘Ops Taring Batas/Awas’ and ‘Ops Taring Chiller’, the operations held across Bau, Lundu and Tebedu
SARIKEI: A woman sustained a shoulder injury following a collision between an ambulance and a car at the Jalan Masjid Lama-Jalan Shariff Manshor traffic light intersection yesterday (Nov 25). The accident happened at around 11.20 am when the ambulance driven by a 41-year-old man, was transporting a patient from Jalan