Thursday, 25 December 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Foreign passenger killed, driver seriously injured in Hilux crash

BINTULU: A foreign man was killed while his driver was severely injured after their pick-up truck skidded and crashed along the Bintulu-Miri Coastal Road today. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Samalaju station were dispatched to the scene, about 13 kilometres away, following an emergency call at

Two jailed, caned for violating drug rehab supervision orders

SIBU: The Magistrate’s Court here sentenced two men to imprisonment and caning for failing to comply with their drug rehabilitation supervision orders. According to the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) Sibu, both pleaded guilty before different magistrates under the Drug Dependants (Treatment and Rehabilitation) Act 1983. The first individual, aged 27,

Firefighters rescue distressed man in forest

SIBURAN: A local man with a history of mental health was rescued after attempting to harm himself in a forested area near Sungai Tuang bridge, Jalan Kuching-Serian today. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they had received an emergency call from the police for assistance in the rescue operation

94 undocumented migrants nabbed in major crackdown

KUCHING: Ninety-four undocumented migrants were arrested in a large-scale operation held around Pending and Demak industrial areas on Wednesday. Sarawak Immigration Department Director, Abdul Halim Abang Naili, said the targeted raids, codenamed ‘Ops Gempur’, was part of the department’s continued efforts to combat the rising number of illegal migrants in

Bomba rescues young woman after early morning river fall

SIBU: A 19-year-old woman was swiftly rescued after she fell into the river at Sibu Waterfront early this morning (May 29). Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said firefighters from Sibu central station were deployed to rescue the victim after being alerted by members of the

Couple killed in fatal three-vehicle crash

SERIAN: A married couple was killed on the spot in a three-vehicle accident along Mile 52, Jalan Serian-Sri Aman yesterday (May 28). The accident, which occurred around 5.49 pm near Kampung Engkabang B, involved a lorry, a Toyota Hilux and a Perodua Bezza. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said

Mother injured, children escape injuries after car crashes into barrier

SIBU: A mother sustained a fractured left arm and facial injuries after her car skidded and crashed into a concrete barrier at the Airport roundabout yesterday (May 28). Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said firefighters from Sibu Jaya station were deployed to the scene near

Driver dies after crashing into parked car

SERIAN: A local man was pronounced dead after losing control of his car and crashing into another vehicle along KM7, Jalan Serian-Kuching yesterday (May 28). Serian police chief Supt Freddy Bian Stantislaus Bian when contacted, said the accident occurred at around 1.20 pm, involving a Honda Jazz and a Perodua

Pastor killed after van skids into oncoming traffic

ASAJAYA: An elderly pastor was killed in a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Sungai Buluh-Sadong Jaya yesterday (May 28) The accident, involving a Perodua Aruz and a Nissan Vanette, happened at around 12.20 pm near Kampung Senangeh. Kota Samarahan police chief Supt Damataries Lautin said the van driven by the victim

Retired engineer loses over RM224K in high-return scam

SIBU: A retired private engineer was left RM224,403 poorer after falling victim to a stock investment scam promising easy and lucrative returns. The incident happened on Apr 9 when the man, in his 60s, came across the bogus scheme on Instagram and later contacted two individuals claiming to represent a