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
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
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
KUCHING: Firefighters across the state are locked in a gruelling battle against four open fires that continue to rage across plantations, forests, and landfill sites — some for over a week. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the longest-running blaze is at a pineapple plantation in Marudi, where
SONG: A local man had a brush with danger on Sunday morning (Aug 3) after his car skidded and crashed near the traffic light junction along Jalan Song-Kapit. The accident happened at around 8:15 am with the driver managing to exit the vehicle unscathed before rescuers arrived. The Fire and
BAU: Reckless motorcyclists found themselves in the crosshairs yesterday evening (Aug 2) as police cracked down on traffic offenders during ‘Op Motosikal’ near Bau Market. The operation, which kicked off at 6:00 pm, saw officers from the district’s Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division inspecting 35 motorcycles and screening 45 individuals.
BINTULU: Police have arrested a local man for allegedly breaking into two self-service laundromats and making off with over RM10,000 in cash at Tanjung Kidurong last week. The suspect’s arrest was made following two CCTV footages that went viral on social media. Bintulu Police chief Supt Nixon Joshua Ali said
SIBU: Eleven taekwondo athletes from the Bumi Kenyalang Taekwondo Association are aiming to bring home a gold medal at the 7th Heroes International Taekwondo Cup 2025 next week. The competition is scheduled for Aug 7 to 10 at Nilai Indoor Stadium, Negeri Sembilan. The team, led by team manager Chiu
KUCHING: Lack of awareness, desperation for quick profits, and panic when receiving fake authority calls are among the key reasons why people continue to fall victim to scams. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said many victims were still unfamiliar with the tactics used by scammers, showing a general lack
KUCHING: An elderly woman who thought she had found companionship online was instead tricked by a syndicate, losing RM1.2 million in a planned love scam that preyed on her trust. The 64-year-old had first connected with the scammer, who introduced himself as Zhao Yong, via WhatsApp in December 2024. The