KUCHING: Sarawak police are deploying a total of 1,879 police personnel for field assignments during the upcoming ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ tour from Sept 7 to 13 in the state. Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said they will ensure that the tour will run smoothly, in terms of security,
BINTULU: Two women can thank their lucky stars for escaping only with light injuries following an accident along Jalan Kuala Tatau yesterday (Sept 3). The accident involved a pickup truck that skidded off the road and crashed into a ditch near the Jepak roundabout. A spokesman for the Fire and
KUCHING: An insurance agent found herself RM140,000 poorer after being drawn into a deceptive online job opportunity. The unfortunate incident happened on August 27, when the victim, a woman in her mid-30s, was added to two WhatsApp and Telegram groups. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri revealed that
KUCHING: City police are seeking the public’s assistance in investigations related to a robbery that occurred yesterday (Sept 2). The incident is believed to have happened around 12.30am along Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune, confirmed that investigations are
MIRI: A retired offshore operation engineer was left RM200,000 poorer after he was misled into believing that he was involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. The incident unfolded on Aug 17 when the victim in his late 60s, received a phone call that would turn his life upside down.
MIRI: A local man had a heart-pounding National Day experience when he swung open his kitchen door only to see the chilling sight of a slithering black cobra just a few inches away. Fearing for his safety, the 25-year-old promptly contacted the Civil Defence Force (APM) Miri at 10.08 am
BINTULU: Two food processing factories were ordered to close down after they failed to comply with the hygiene specifications and proper food handling practices. The premises were ordered to be closed following a routine operation to inspect food processing factories around the town from Aug 17 to 30. In addition,
BINTANGOR: Two riders and a pillion rider were injured after they were involved in a collision along Jalan Kelupu on yesterday. It was reported that the accident happened when the two motorcycles were travelling in opposite directions. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Bintangor
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has recorded a total of 864 cases of open burning so far this year. It was revealed in an infographic from the department with the figures recorded from Jan 1 to Aug 31 across seven zones. Zone 6 Miri tops the list
MIRI: It was a Merdeka Day surprise which a houseowner didn’t expect. The local man was tidying up his storage racks outside his house when he came across a reticulated python early this morning. Shocked by the finding, the 28-year-old promptly contacted the Civil Defence Force (APM) to tackle the
