Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Jalan Kempas death identified as sudden death

KUCHING: The case of a man found dead in a double-storey house at Jalan Kempas here on Saturday has been classified as a sudden death. Kuching police chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said the body was discovered after police responded to a public complaint of a foul odour coming from

Woman dies after crashing into roadside beam

MEDAMIT: A woman was killed in a motorcycle accident at Kilometre 3, Jalan Pandaruan today after crashing into a beam believed to be linked to ongoing Sarawak Energy Bhd’s (SEB’s) roadside works. The victim, identified as 43-year-old Faridah Adek, was riding from Kampung Pahlawan to Limbang town on a Modenas

Driver ejected, injured in crash near bridge

BINTULU: A man was left injured after being thrown from his vehicle and falling down a 10-metre slope in an accident along Jalan Kuala Tatau on Saturday. The accident, which involved a Toyota HRV, happened at 12:20 pm before the Sebemban Bridge. Firefighters from Bintulu station were dispatched to the

Stone-throwing terror returns, copycat suspected

PADAWAN: Another stone-throwing incident along Jalan Batu Kawa last night (Saturday, July 12), has sparked concerns of a possible copycat, just days after an earlier suspect was arrested and charged in court. In this latest case, a driver sustained injuries, and his front windscreen was smashed after his vehicle was

Seven mat rempits busted, over 1,000 summonses issued

KUCHING: Police have arrested seven riders for reckless and dangerous riding, and seized 63 modified motorcycles in a recent operation at Jalan Astana. The operation codenamed ‘Op Samseng Jalanan’ followed a viral video on Facebook, which depicted a group of motorcyclists riding noisily and in large numbers at a residential

Woman rescued after leg cramps during hike

MIRI: A 31-year-old woman who suffered leg cramps while hiking at Lambir National Park, was rescued by firefighters and park rangers yesterday (July 12). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received a distress call at 4.49pm, prompting a team from Miri station to be dispatched to the park,

Two injured in three-vehicle chaos

PADAWAN: Two drivers were injured in a three-vehicle collision near Pulapol Kuching along Jalan Puncak Borneo early Sunday morning. The accident, which occurred around 6:32 am, involved a Perodua Bezza, a Honda Jazz, and a Proton Ertiga. The 24-year-old Bezza driver sustained arm and leg injuries after he was pinned

Sarawak RTD acts on viral double-line overtaking incident

KUCHING: The Sarawak Road Transport Department (RTD) has taken swift action following a viral incident involving a departmental vehicle allegedly overtaking another vehicle on a double line. Director Norizan Jili convened a special meeting at the RTD Sarawak Complex with all enforcement officers and departmental drivers today to address the

Retiree loses RM200K to scam

MIRI: Another retired private sector employee has lost RM200,000 to a stock investment scam after being lured through a social media advertisement. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the victim, in his 60s, lodged a police report after realising he had been duped by the syndicate which