Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Mercedes slams into five cars in Jalan Canna pile-up

KUCHING: Chaos unfolded at Jalan Canna here when a black Mercedes Benz lost control and ploughed into five vehicles waiting at a red light, triggering a six-car pile-up. Kuching Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said the 4:12 pm crash on Thursday involved a local man in his 20s who

New CP says complex crime trends demand new strategies

KUCHING: Rising cybercrime and the spread of synthetic drugs are part of increasingly complex crime trends that demand new strategies. This is what Sarawak’s new Police Commissioner, Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah, has to say as he assumes command in the state. Recognising that today’s security challenges are becoming more complex,

Iban trailblazer Mancha bows out, says police always close to heart

KUCHING: Sarawak’s first Iban Police Commissioner, Datuk Mancha Ata, bid farewell to the force today after handing over duties to his successor, capping a career that saw him rise from the ranks of VAT69 to the state’s top cop. His successor, Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah from Lawas, is the youngest

Mohamad Zainal Abdullah takes over Sarawak police helm as state’s youngest CP

KUCHING: Datuk Mohamad Zainal Abdullah has officially taken over as the 29th Sarawak Police Commissioner, becoming the youngest officer to helm the state’s top post. The 47-year-old Lawas native was also promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police (CP) by Bukit Aman Special Branch Director. Datuk Ibrahim Darus. Following

Man feared lost in forest after leaving home

LUNDU: A local man has been reported missing in a forest near Kampung Jangkar after leaving his home last week. The victim, identified as Joshpen Stephen, 37, was last seen leaving his home on September 20 at around 11:50 pm and has not returned since. Family members and friends had

Immigration blitz rounds up 27 foreigners

MIRI: Twenty-seven foreign individuals were taken into custody for various immigration offences in two operations held on Wednesday. Codenamed ‘Ops Sapu’ and ‘Ops Mahir’, the raids were led by the Sarawak Immigration Department’s Security and Enforcement Monitoring Unit (UPKP) with support from Miri and Sibu Immigration Enforcement Units. The operations

Body of missing barge worker found afloat

KANOWIT: A local man, who was feared drowned after falling off a barge in Rajang River on Wednesday, was found afloat in the river this morning. The victim, identified as Jamie Adong, 54, was discovered by members of the public at 8:57 am, about five kilometres from the search and

Miri ‘bullying’ case closed as family opts not to pursue

KUCHING: Police have concluded investigation into an alleged bullying case at the National Youth Skills Institute in Miri following the victim and his family’s decision not to proceed with the case. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the case, which was initially believed to be a serious bullying incident,

Sarawak sees sharp rise in commercial crime, losses hit RM89.9 million

KUCHING: Commercial crime in Sarawak has spiked sharply this year, surging by 57.67 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. The worrying trend that has cost victims almost RM90 million. From Jan 1 to Aug 31, the Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) has recorded 2,622 cases with losses