Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Two businessmen remanded over RM800,000 bribery case

KUCHING: Two businessmen have been remanded for six days for allegedly soliciting and receiving over RM800,000 in bribes in exchange for assisting with land lot applications in the district. The remand order, which runs until Aug 11, was issued by Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan following an application by the Malaysian

One dead, three injured after car hits signpost

KUCHING: A man was killed while three others were injured after the car they were travelling in crashed into a roadside signpost along Jalan Merbau early this morning. The accident happened at around 3.30 am when the Perodua Myvi is believed to have lost control before veering off the road

Driver injured in early morning tree crash

SIBU: A local man was injured after his pick-up truck skidded and crashed into a tree along Jalan Deshon early this morning. The accident occurred around 6.15 am near SMK Rosli Dhobi and left the 35-year-old driver with an injury to his right leg. Fortunately, he was not trapped in

DOSH issues notices over illegal fair rides

KUCHING: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Sarawak has issued three prohibition notices against the operator of the “Tagada” and Ferris Wheel rides at the Kuching Food Festival for failing to register the machines and obtain valid safety certifications. This follows an incident where three visitors were injured

Man arrested for alleged rape of ex-wife

PADAWAN: Police have arrested a local man suspected of raping his former wife in an incident that occurred last Friday (Aug 1) at Taman Yen Yen, Matang. The 23-year-old’s arrest was made recently after the 18-year-old victim lodged a police report. Padawan police chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi

Sarawak, Kalbar police tighten border watch

PONTIANAK: Malaysia and Indonesia have doubled down on their commitment to strengthening border security through the 12th Coordination Meeting (RAKOR) held today (Aug 4). The renewed push came during the meeting held at Graha Khatulistiwa, where Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata and West Kalimantan Police Chief Irjen Pol Pipit

Elderly rider killed in collision with pick-up

PADAWAN: An elderly man was killed in a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Mambong-Seratau last night (Aug 4). The accident, which occurred at around 9.10 pm, involved a motrocycle and a pick-up truck. The 57-year-old victim, who was riding the motorcycle alone, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. His

Man with drug record nabbed for cable theft

KOTA SAMARAHAN: An unemployed man with a history of drug and criminal offences was arrested for allegedly stealing telecommunication cables early yesterday morning (Aug 4). He was picked up by a crime prevention patrol unit in front of a tyre shop at Midway Crescent at around 1.30 am. Kota Samarahan

Toddler drowns after falling into uncovered manhole

SIBU: A two-year-old boy was found dead after he was believed to have fallen into an uncovered manhole along Jalan Pedada yesterday (Aug 4). The child was reported missing by his father at 6.29 pm, who suspected the boy might have fallen into the manhole. Firefighters from Sibu station were

Man injured after car crashes into drain

BINTULU: A local man was injured after his car veered off the road and crashed into a drain along Jalan Daisy, Taman Beverly Hill last night (Aug 4). The accident happened at 8.09 pm and the 52-year-old victim was trapped in his seat after his Perodua Axia ended front first