Friday, 20 March 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Customs launches MyCIEDS for Sarawak to facilitate digital transformation

KUCHING: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has introduced the Malaysian Customs Import/Export Document System (MyCIEDS) for Sarawak Zone as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen digital transformation within the department. Customs Director-General Datuk Wira Anis Rizana Mohd Zainudin said the web-based system facilitates the submission of supporting documents between

Driver injured after pick-up crashes into tree

SIBU: A motorist sustained injuries after his pick-up truck skidded and crashed into a tree along Jalan Au Yong Selatan today (Oct 14). The accident, which happened at around 3.30pm, left the 24-year-old man trapped in his vehicle with head and facial injuries. Firefighters from Sungai Merah station were promptly

GOF’s strong record reflects unyielding commitment to border security

KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) Brigade’s impressive track record of successful operations since January stands as a clear testament to its unwavering commitment to securing the nation’s borders and curbing smuggling activities across the state. Sarawak GOF Brigade Commander SAC Lim Bak Phai said the achievements, which included

GOF cripples smuggling networks with RM15.6m haul

KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) has dealt a major blow to smuggling syndicates after recording a RM15.6 million haul in contraband and illegal items across Sarawak. The success followed a highly effective two-week integrated operation, codenamed ‘Ops Taring Alpha’, ‘Ops Taring Bravo’, and ‘Ops Taring Batas/Awas’, which saw 27

Woman dies while seeking treatment, five others injured in crash

BAU: An elderly woman succumbed to her injuries while five of her family members were injured after the car they were travelling in, crashed near Kampung Sepadah yesterday (Oct 13). The accident happened at around 4.40 pm when a Perodua Bezza driven by a woman with five family members on

Sibu fire leaves 21 residents homeless

SIBU: Twenty-one people were left with nothing but clothes on their backs after a fire destroyed two wooden houses at Lorong Kampung Jeriah 3, Kampung Jeriah yesterday (Oct 13). The incident, which occurred at around 5.15 pm, saw all occupants managing to escape safely without any injuries or casualties reported.

Motorists urged to plan ahead as roads set to close for Sarawak Regatta

KUCHING: Several roads in the city centre are set to be closed in stages for the upcoming Sarawak Regatta and Kuching Waterfront Festival 2025 from Oct 24 to Nov 2. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the road closures are necessary to ensure smooth traffic flow and preparations

Labourer tests positive for meth after being arrested for drug possession

SELANGAU: Narcotics police arrested a labourer for possessing suspected methamphetamine during an operation along Jalan Sibu–Bintulu yesterday (Oct 13). Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the arrest was made at around 11.30 am following intelligence and surveillance. The 23-year-old suspect was detained in front of an unnumbered house

Man with prior records held for drug possession

KAPIT: Police arrested a local man for allegedly having suspected syabu in his possession by the roadside along Jalan Selirik. The district’s Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division (NCID) picked up the suspect after officers found him acting suspiciously on Sunday (Oct 12). “A body search led to the discovery of five

20 nabbed after foreign-run online gambling den uncovered

BINTULU: A month of meticulous surveillance paid off when immigration officers swooped in on a house believed to be operating as an online gambling call centre, uncovering a covert hub run by Indonesian nationals. Coordinated by the Security and Enforcement Monitoring Unit (UPKP), 24 enforcement officers from Bintulu, Sri Aman