Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Marine police seize diesel worth RM163,000

BINTULU: The Sarawak Marine Police Region Five thwarted two attempts of transporting 20,000 litres of diesel worth RM163,000 without valid documents in separate operations. Its commander ACP Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali, who confirmed the cases, said the first operation took place on Wednesday (Aug 18) at Jalan Bintulu-Bakun. “In the operation codenamed

Rider injured by soil and broken flower pot

KUCHING: A rider suffered minor injuries after a car from the opposite direction, crashed into a large flower pot along Jalan Tun Jugah last Friday (Aug 20). In 7.15am incident, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) was believed to have gone out of control and crashed into a large flower pot

Dangers of illegal drugs

THERE is a reason why drugs, the illicit kind, are equated to being a menace. Its wanton consumption threatens and ultimately destroys the very fabric of society and herein lies the danger. Unlike prescription drugs which promote well-being, illicit drugs seize control of one’s mind and body to their detriment.

Air Force releases names of murdered members

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The identities of the four servicemen who was shot to death by an amok at Squadron 330, Kota Samarahan at 7.15am this morning, have been revealed by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). They are Air Corporal (KPL U) Mohammad Ehsan Sehamat, Air Corporal Ho Swee Boon and

Don’t speculate on the shooting incident: Police

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The public are advised against speculating on the shooting incident involving the deaths of four Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) personnel at Kota Samarahan camp on Friday (Aug 13). Deputy Police Commissioner Mancha Ata in a statement, stressed that any information on the personnel are to be kept

Rampage shooting – first case in Sarawak

KUCHING: Today’s shooting incident involving the deaths of four Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) personnel at Kota Samarahan camp, is the first case in Sarawak. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail said there were no such cases recorded in the state. “So far, this is the first one. If we

Indonesians get jail for possession of protected birds

SIBU: Two Indonesian men found in possession of protected wildlife were each sentenced to six months in jail and fined RM2,000. A spokesperson from the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) said the Session’s Court on Friday (Aug 13) meted out the sentence after the duo pleaded guilty. The accused, Hairul Aziz

4WD vehicle, driver plunges into Batang Lassa

DARO: A four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle driven by a 25-year-old man, was reported to have plunged into Batang Lassa river from a bridge which is under construction across the river this morning (Aug 13). A spokesperson for the State Fire Department operations centre said the incident was noticed by a

Intoxicated man caught streaking in motel

MIRI A naked man wandering in the lobby of a motel with a pillow covering his genitals, was detained by the police and the Residents’ Committee (JKP) patrol unit last Wednesday. JKP chief Malateh Mahmud said the incident took place at Jalan Wireless and was around 3am. The 34-year-old man’s suspicious

Serviceman runs amok, four dead

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) serviceman ran amok and shot three colleagues before shooting himself at the RMAF Handau Guard Station Squadron 330, here this morning (Aug 13). The 7.15am incident resulted in the death of three personnel at the scene including the suspect. The two servicemen