Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Motorcyclist killed, pillion rider seriously injured in crash

LAWAS: A foreign motorcyclist was killed while his pillion rider sustained severe injuries in a three-vehicle collision near Kampung Meragang, Merapok yesterday (Apr 28). The Fire and Rescue department (Bomba) said firefighters from Lawas station were dispatched to the scene following an emergency call at 10.16 am. Upon arrival, the

Motorcycle shop catches fire, firefighters prevent total loss

KUCHING: A motorcycle parts shop at Lorong Greenville 142, Jalan Batu Kitang here, was damaged in an early morning fire today. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Batu Lintang station were dispatched to the scene, about 10km away, following an emergency call at 7.16 am. Firefighters found

Luxury SUV goes up in flames, driver escapes unhurt

BINTULU: A driver managed to escape unscathed after his BMW X5 suddenly burst into flames along the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSGP) route, Jalan Pan Borneo last night (Apr 27). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Samalaju station were dispatched to the scene, about 44 km away, following

SK Perpat teachers’ quarters flattened by afternoon blaze

KABONG: Two teachers’ quarters at SK Perpat here were destroyed in a fire this afternoon. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Saratok station were dispatched to the scene, about 55 kilometres away, following a distress call at 12:50 pm. Upon arrival, they found two blocks of teachers’

Man dies after entertainment outlet brawl, six men nabbed

BINTULU: Police have arrested six men today in Miri in connection with the death of a man following a brawl in front of an entertainment centre here. The incident, that happened at around 12:35 am, has since gone viral on social media after an 18-second video clip of the incident

High-risk smuggling attempt foiled, RM1,000 for illegal passage

LUNDU: An early morning bid to smuggle four Indonesians into Sarawak, ended in handcuffs yesterday (Apr 26). Based on gathered intelligence, the Sarawak Immigration Department’s security monitoring and enforcement unit (UPKP) sprang their trap in Kampung Biawak to shut down the illegal attempt. At around 6 am, the team struck

Six hauled in hours after man shot dead in car

PADAWAN: Police have rounded up six suspects believed to be linked to the murder of a man in a car along Jalan Stephen Yong yesterday (Apr 26). The suspects, aged between 26 and 45, were hunted down at various locations between 4 pm and 5.30 pm. Padawan police chief Supt

Four nabbed over illegal possession of bird’s nests, exotic pets

KUCHING: Four locals have been arrested for the illegal possession of protected wildlife species in separate enforcement operations carried out last Monday, April 21. Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 Commander, ACP Abdul Rahman Mat Hasan, said the operations, conducted in collaboration with the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), took place here

GOF seizes air rifles, frozen beef worth over RM66K

SERIAN: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized three air rifles and 60 boxes of frozen beef, valued at a combined RM66,300, in two separate border operations this week. Sarawak GOF Brigade Commander, SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang, said the seizures were made during ‘Ops Taring Awas/Batas’ on Monday and

Two passengers killed, driver severely injured in fatal collision

BAU: Two passengers were killed while a driver was seriously injured following a fatal two-vehicle collision along Jalan Serikin here this morning. The accident, involving a Perodua Kancil and a three-tonne lorry, happened at around 10.00 am near the junction to Kampung Stass. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said