Author: Allan Jay

Local arrested for alleged burglary spree

SARIKEI: Police have arrested a local man for alleged involvement in a series of burglaries across the district. Sarikei police chief Supt Aswandy Anis said the the man was arrested by the roadside of Jalan Sentebu, Taman Susur Jambu at 5.30 pm on Monday (Oct 21). Also seized from the

Road closures set for Kuching Waterfront Festival on Oct 26 and Nov 3

KUCHING: The public is advised to take note of three road closures on Oct 26 and Nov 3 in conjunction with the Kuching Waterfront Festival 2024. The affected roads are Jalan Lebuh Wayang to Main Bazaar, Jalan Main Bazar and Jalan Wawasan to Jalan Wayang. Kuching police chief ACP Mohd

Man duped out of RM202,000 in investment scam

SIBU: A private sector worker found himself RM202,000 poorer after falling victim to a stock investment scam. The incident happened on Aug 9 when the man, in his 50s, received a WhatsApp message from an individual claiming to represent an investment company, offering a lucrative investment opportunity Intrigued by promises

Cops pursuing masked vandals for vandalism, arson on Saradise bistro

KUCHING: Police are now on the hunt for five masked individuals, who vandalised and threw a ball of firecrackers inside Sanya Bistro at Saradise last night (Oct 21). Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah confirmed that they received a report on the incident at Jalan Stutong. “Preliminary investigations

Young lad dies after drowning incident at condominium pool

KUCHING: A 19-year-old man, who was resuscitated after drowning in a swimming pool at a condominium in BDC, passed away while receiving treatment at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) last night (Oct 21). Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the young man was pronounced dead at 9.30 pm

60 companies face MoHR inspections in two-day ops

KUCHING: The Ministry of Human Resources (MoHR) launched a two-day operation, codenamed ‘Ops Bersepadu Kesuma’,  to inspect 60 private sector companies here. The operation, which began today (Oct 22), involves five departments and agencies under MoHR. The state-level operation is being carried out by 35 enforcement officers from the Sarawak

Two elderly passengers killed in fatal pick-up truck crash

SIMUNJAN: Two elderly individuals were killed when a pick-up truck overturned along Jalan Kampung Pelaie yesterday (Oct 21). In the incident, which occurred around 2.40 pm, the pick-up truck was carrying 10 people, including the driver. Five managed to escape unharmed, while three others sustained minor injuries. Two passengers, however,

Man found drowned after being swept away by currents

SEMATAN: A local man, reported missing after being swept away by strong currents while swimming across the river in Kampung Terusan Jaya, was found drowned early this morning (Oct 21). The victim, identified as 26-year-old Mohamad Nazratul Kamil, was discovered by villagers at 1.49 am, about 1km from where he

A December wedding but fate had other plans

KUCHING: The tragic passing of Majurie Maharif, one of five victims of the regatta training accident last Friday, has left his fiancée Nurainna Arbi devastated. His untimely death has left a void in her that is impossible to fill, with a wedding that will now never take place. The 30-year-old