Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Allan Jay

25 picked up for alleged drug abuse in Petra Jaya

KUCHING: Narcotics police arrested 25 individuals for alleged involvement in drug activities during a week-long operation here recently. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the operation from Jan 30 to Feb 5, was carried out around Petra Jaya. The locations were Semariang Temenggung Haji Gobil, Kampung Semariang Pinggir, Kampung Lintang,

Teenagers arrested for performing wheelies

KUCHING: Traffic police arrested two male teenagers for riding their motorcycles dangerously and recklessly on Sunday (Feb 5). The operation codenamed ‘Op Samseng Jalan’ and led by Insp Ngang Kelimpot and six officers, was carried out around Sarawak Stadium here from 4.30pm to 9pm. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said

Op Dadu nets 20 for gambling activities

KUCHING: Five women were among 20 individuals arrested for alleged involvement in illegal gambling activities in a seven-day operation codenamed ‘Op Dadu’. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah in a statement, said the operation by Sarawak Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Kuching district police headquarters (IPD), was held from

Swift action by security guards prevents quarters from destruction

BINTULU: Swift action by security guards prevented one of the rooms at a workers quarters in an oil palm plantation in Jalan Tatau-Selangau from being destroyed by fire. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Tatau station were sent to the scene after receiving a

Three suffer minor injuries in two-vehicle collision

KUCHING: Two teenagers were among three people slightly injured in a two-vehicle collision at Demak Laut Industrial Park here on Sunday (Feb 5). A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Tabuan Jaya and Petra Jaya stations were deployed to the scene after receiving an emergency

Missing man’s body recovered from Sebiew River

BINTULU: The body of a young man who fell into Sebiew River last Saturday (Feb 4), was recovered yesterday (Feb 5). A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the victim, identified as Billy Mathew, 20, was spotted by the public some 100 metres downstream from the jetty

Man escapes with minor injuries after car turns turtle

BINTULU: A local man was slightly injured after his car skidded and overturned in the middle of the road at Taman Putra Jaya here last night (Feb 5). The 52-year-old who sustained scratches on his forehead, was brought out of his car by passers-by before rescuers arrived at the scene.

Landslides force residents to evacuate longhouses

KANOWIT: Residents of Rh Jelai and Rh Berawang in Nanga Tada here, have been instructed to vacate their homes after landslides occurred behind the longhouse last night. Kanowit fire chief Arrahman Chik said no injuries or casualties were reported. He said his station initially received an emergency call around 8.40

Afternoon fire damages Petra Jaya kitchen

KUCHING: The kitchen area of a house in Lorong Temenggong Haji Gobil here, was damaged in an afternoon fire this afternoon. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident as 11 tenants managed to get out to safety. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen

Two suspected gambling agents nabbed

PADAWAN: Police here arrested two men on suspicion of engaging in gambling activities in an eatery at Mile 7, Jalan Penrissen on Saturday (Feb 4). The operation codenamed ‘Ops Dadu’ was carried out by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) at around 3.15 pm. Padawan OCPD Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang