SONG: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has confirmed that one of its personnel, who was killed after being shot on Monday (Sept 23), was part of a company from the 9th Brigade in Sibu. The personnel have been identified as Cpl Petrus Linggi Liman, 29. In a statement issued, the
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has urged members of the public to be vigilant and cautious of their surroundings following recent crocodile attacks. In a statement on its Facebook page, SFC warned that continuous rain has led to rising water levels, which may bring crocodiles closer to residential areas.
KUCHING: A soldier participating in training exercises in a forest near Mile 5, Jalan Balak Multiplus, tragically lost his life this morning (Sept 23) after being shot by a hunter. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata confirmed the incident, stating that a report was filed with the Song police station
SERIAN: An 83-year-old man has been reported missing in Kampung Slabi Empurung since Saturday (Sept 21). Jambung Ajui left his home around 5.30 pm and has not returned. Concerned for his safety, his son filed a missing person’s report with the police on Sunday. In response, the Serian Fire and
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two local men, reported missing while searching for ‘sambong’ leaves in a forest near Taman Berlian Stabil yesterday (Sept 22), have been found safe and sound this morning. (Sambong is an aromatic shrub used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, headache, boils, abdominal pain and gaseous distention.)
SIMUNJAN: A local man died on the spot following a fatal accident near Kampung Kepayang yesterday (Sept 22). The accident, which happened around 6.50 pm, involved an oil palm lorry that skidded and crashed to the roadside. Firefighters from Simunjan station were dispatched to the scene, about 39km away, after
SRI AMAN: A swift 12-hour operation by the Sarawak Immigration Department has resulted in the arrest of 21 foreigners in three districts – Sri Aman, Betong, and Lubok Antu. Acting on public tip-offs and intelligence gathering, enforcement officers swooped down on six locations across shophouses, eateries, and boarding houses. “We
KUCHING: A local man endured nearly 30 minutes of agony after his fingers got trapped in a noodle-making machine last night (Sept 21). The incident happened around 7.04pm at a shop along Jalan Tunku Ahmad Zaidi Adrus, Central Park Commercial Centre. Firefighters from Batu Lintang station were dispatched to the
SIBU: Narcotics police arrested a local man for allegedly possessing RM2,600 worth of suspected Ecstasy at a house along Jalan Sentosa yesterday (Sept 21). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement, said that the arrest was made around 3.30pm on the upper floor of the house. “Further inspections
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A police officer, absent from duty since March this year, was arrested early yesterday morning (Sept 21) for impersonating a senior officer. Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Jaimi Husin, when contacted, confirmed that the arrest happened around 1.50am. The incident occurred when a crime prevention patrol spotted a
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