Thursday, 1 January 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Smuggled goods worth over RM1.5m seized

KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) thwarted three separate smuggling attempts involving over RM1.5 million worth of controlled goods believed to be en route to the Malaysia-Indonesia border without valid permits. Sarawak GOF Brigade Commander SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang said the biggest seizure occurred on Aug 1, when

Man arrested, over RM1.4 million worth of contraband seized in sibu

SIBU: The General Operations Force (GOF) arrested a local man and seized over RM1.4 million worth of untaxed cigarettes and beers last month. Sarawak GOF Brigade commander SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang said the operation, codenamed ‘Op Taring Alpha’, was carried out by the GOF 10th Battalion’s Intelligence Branch

Man flees, leaves behind RM34,000 worth of Ecstasy and car

KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) has seized over RM34,000 worth of suspected ecstasy and a car during a crime prevention patrol last month. The seizure was made by a team from the GOF 11th Battalion’s Technical Platoon at around 7.30 pm on Jul 21. Sarawak GOF Brigade commander SAC

GOF arrests driver with drugs, fake licence plate

SERIAN: A local man was arrested for possessing suspected methamphetamine and using a car with a fake licence plate last week. The arrest was made by the General Operations Force (GOF) 23rd Battalion at around 1 pm on Jul 29. Sarawak GOF Brigade commander SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang

Fancy, non-compliant licence plates among top offences as 330 summonses issued

MIRI: Fancy and non-compliant licence plates topped the list of offences detected during a week-long traffic enforcement operation here, which resulted in 330 summonses being issued. The operation, codenamed Op Pelbagai, was conducted by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division from Jul 28 to Aug 3. Led by a senior

RTD seizes Vellfire with no road tax, insurance

KUCHING: The Road Transport Department (RTD) seized a luxury vehicle — a Toyota Vellfire — during an enforcement operation targeting luxury vehicles flouting road laws in the city yesterday (Aug 3). The vehicle was found driven without a valid road tax and insurance coverage. Such offences not only reflect a

Weekend outing ends in double drowning

KUCHING: A riverside picnic turned tragic when two men drowned while bathing in Sungai Rayu, Jalan Sungai Rayu Matang yesterday (Aug 3). The victims, identified as Azli Abdul Kadir, 19, and Amirul Fahrin, 27, had gone to the popular weekend spot with friends when the incident occurred at around 3.50

Man killed after vehicle rams into culvert

MUKAH: A man from Kuching died on the spot after he was thrown from his vehicle in a crash along KM7, Jalan Oya-Dalat early this morning. The victim, identified as Chung Marn Cherk, was driving a Toyota Rush when the vehicle skidded and rammed into a culvert by the roadside

Businesswoman nearly duped in PWD tender scam

KUCHING: A businesswoman narrowly escaped falling victim to a fake tender scheme scam by individuals impersonating officers from the Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD). The incident happened when she received a call from an individual who identified herself as ‘Dorisi’, claiming to be a representative from Sarawak PWD. The caller

Four stranded after currents sweep away boat

JULAU: Four men endured a tense night in the wilderness after their boat was swept away by strong river currents during a fishing and camping trip near Rumah Magereta, Kampung Kerangan Buloh. The incident happened at around 4 pm on Saturday (Aug 2) when the group set out to enjoy