Author: Allan Jay

Drivers unharmed in lorry-4WD crash

SEBUYAU: Two drivers were lucky to escape unharmed after their vehicles were involved in a collision at KM20, Jalan Kampung Arus Bajong, Sebangan on Tuesday (Aug 25). Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu told that the incident occurred around 9.30am when both vehicles – a lorry

Investigation into traffic policeman’s alleged aggression

KUCHING: Police are investigating a traffic policeman following a viral video on social media showing his alleged aggression towards a motorcyclist in Jalan Temple, Sibu on Tuesday (Aug 25). Sarawak Commissioner of Police Datuk Aidi Ismail said a team of traffic policemen were carrying out ‘Op Motosikal’ check around 12.15pm.

12 men, five women fined RM1,000 each

KUCHING: Seventeen individuals, comprising 12 men and five women, were each issued with a RM1,000 compound for failing to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) in public areas. District police chief ACP Awang Din Awang Gani said that the SOP compliance operation was carried out at three locations –

Two men held for drugs

BAU: Two self-employed men were nabbed separately in an unnumbered house at Kampung Grogo, Jalan Bau-Lundu for possessing drugs on Tuesday (Aug 25). District police chief DSP Poge Nyaon said the raiding operation was carried out by a team of Bau narcotic police around 12.45pm. The team raided the house

24 compound issued to errant individuals

KUCHING: Police have issued a total of 24 compounds to individuals for failing to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOPs) in public places. “Kuching recorded the most with 17 compounds, followed by Kota Samarahan with three. “Two compounds were issued in Padawan, and one compound each was issued to

Man loses RM30k in scam

MIRI: A man lost RM30,000 after being scammed whereby he was led to believe that he was involved in a credit card case. District police chief ACP Lim Meng Seah who confirmed the case, said that the victim received a phone call at work on Monday (Aug 24) around 10am.

Agent fined for bringing in crew member illegally

KUCHING: An agent of the LNG Jupiter ship, who was guilty for illegally bringing in an Indonesian crew member, was fined RM4,000 on Aug 18. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the Immigration Department took legal action against the accused at the Bintulu Sessions

Draw proves unlucky for housewife

MIRI: A housewife lost RM9,050 after being scammed — she was led to believe that she had won a vehicle in a lucky draw. Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) chief Supt Maria Rasid, who confirmed the case, said the 57-year-old victim was at home when she was contacted by

Cops cut power supply to five illegal gambling premises

KUCHING: The district’s Crime Investigation Division (CID) cut off power supply to five premises believed to be involved in unlicensed gambling activities on Monday (Aug 24). District police chief ACP Awang Din Awang Gani said that the operations was carried out by a CID police team along with Sarawak Energy

16 errant individuals fined RM1,000 each

KUCHING: Sixteen individuals were each issued with a RM1,000 compound for failing to practice physical distancing in public areas. District police chief ACP Awang Din Awang Gani said that the standard operating procedures (SOPs) compliance operation was carried out at two locations — Kuching Waterfront and an entertainment premises in