Author: Allan Jay

Driver lightly injured in early morning crash

BAU: A local man sustained minor chest injuries after his car crashed along Jalan Siniawan-Kuching early this morning. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firefighters from Bau station were dispatched to the scene, about 12km away, after receiving a distress call at 12.45 am. Upon arrival, the team

Filipino Catholics begin nine-day Simbang Gabi celebration  

KUCHING: The Filipino Catholic community here has brought their cherished Christmas tradition of ‘Simbang Gabi’ to life at Holy Trinity Church, Kenyalang Park today. Commonly known as Night Mass in English, the nine-day dawn masses leading up to Christmas, is a reflection of faith, cultural heritage, and the city’s multicultural

Man held for alleged murder of unidentified individual

KUCHING: Police have arrested a local man for alleged involvement in the recent murder of an unidentified individual. Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah confirmed that the arrest was made by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) on Saturday night). “The 23-year-old suspect has been remanded for seven days

‘Ops Motosikal’ issues 22 summonses

BAU: Twenty-two motorcyclists were slapped with summonses during a traffic operation codenamed ‘Ops Motosikal’ in Bau yesterday (Dec 14). Bau OCPD DSP Dr Daram Ruer said the operation, conducted from 6 pm onwards, focused on several hotspots including Pasar Bau, Jalan Bau-Lundu (Sibuluh), Jalan Bau-Batu Kawa (Musi area), and Jalan

Cat rescued after chicken coop mishap

KANOWIT: A mischievous cat had to be rescued by the Civil Defence Force (APM) after it got stuck in a chicken coop at Nanga Jagoi this morning (Dec 15). Civil Defence Force (APM) Sibu officer Major Wan Mohd Jabir Wan Mohd Baharudin said that they received a distress call from

Three more held in murder probe

KUCHING: Three more suspects were remanded today (Dec 15) in connection with the murder of a man at Jalan Sungai Tapang apartment earlier this month. Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan issued the remand orders following an application by investigating officer ASP Sylvarius Gopog. The 48-year-old suspect was remanded for six days

Search underway for Myanmar worker who fell into Sarawak River

KUCHING: A foreign worker has been reported missing after falling into the Sarawak River while crossing a bridge to a container ship early this morning (Dec 15). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) identified the missing man as Win Kyaw Paik, 49, a Myanmar national employed as a ship worker.

Driver lightly injured in early morning car crash

BAU: A local man sustained minor injuries after his car skidded and crashed to the roadside along Jalan Krokong this morning (Dec 15). Firefighters from Bau station were promptly dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call at 1.16am. Upon arrival, they confirmed that the Proton Waja crashed to

Seven nabbed for various immigration offences

KUCHING: Seven individuals of various foreign nationalities were arrested by the Sarawak Immigration Department during a one-day operation on Thursday (Dec 12). The operations targeted eateries, convenience stores and hotels in Matang, Petra Jaya and Padungan areas. Acting on complaints and gathered intelligence, the Kuching Immigration Enforcement Unit arrested seven

Brothers drown after bathing post-fishing

MIRI: Two brothers were found drowned at Lutong Beach today (Dec 12) after being swept away by strong currents while bathing. The incident happened around 2 pm when the brothers and their cousin went to the beach to bathe after a fishing activity. Unfortunately, the brothers were caught in a