BAU: A local man was taken into custody for allegedly possessing suspected methamphetamine along Jalan Sebuku yesterday (Oct 4). The arrest was made at around 6.30pm when a narcotics police team stopped the suspect, who was riding a motorcycle, for inspections. Further checks led to the discovery of nine plastic
KAPIT: Two local women lost a total of RM6,613 after falling victim to an online scam involving individuals impersonating officers from the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN). Kapit Police Chief, DSP Rohana Nanu, said both victims, aged 20 and 22, had lodged their reports at the Kapit Police Station
SIBURAN: A driver and his female passenger sustained injuries after their lorry crashed along Batu 26, Jalan Kuching-Serian yesterday (Oct 4). The accident happened at around 6.20 pm when their lorry laden with groceries skidded and overturned to its side by the roadside. Passers-by who witnessed the crash quickly came
SIBU: The Magistrate’s Court here fined a local woman RM6,000 for possessing and using another person’s MyKad to claim financial aid under the MyKasih programme. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the woman, in her 30s, pleaded guilty to two charges under Regulations 25(1)(O) and 25(1)(E) of the National
KUCHING: A local man succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment following a collision along Jalan Stutong here early this morning. Kuching Police chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said the accident, which involved a Honda RS-X motorcycle and a Proton Wira vehicle, happened at around 4:10 am. Preliminary investigations found
KABONG: A postman was arrested yesterday (Oct 1) for allegedly misappropriating company funds amounting to RM5,613.87 for personal use. Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Maggie said the suspect was arrested after the branch manager of Poslaju Sarikei lodged a police report. “The complainant reported that a postman stationed at the
KUCHING: Several road closures and diversions will take place in the city this month in conjunction with the Governor’s 79th official birthday celebration. Kuching Police chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said the ceremonial parade and grand assembly will be held on October 11 at Padang Merdeka, from 7:00 am to
TATAU: Human remains recovered from a crocodile at Sungai Semanok this morning have been confirmed to belong to a man who was attacked while bathing in the river last week. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the remains belonged to 21-year-old Jeffery Masing Win, who was attacked while bathing
MIRI: Narcotics police have arrested a foreign man for alleged involvement in drug distribution activities here, with methamphetamine worth more than RM6,000 seized on Monday (Sept 29). Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the 27-year-old suspect was picked up at a shop around 12 pm in Jalan
KUCHING: Sixty-three individuals of various foreign nationalities were arrested during a two-day immigration operation earlier this week. Codenamed ‘Ops Jaja’, ‘Ops Selera’ and ‘Ops Sapu’, the Kuching Immigration Enforcement Division raided several locations around Matang, MJC Batu Kawa and Bau from Sept 29 to 30. Those detained were found to