Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Labourer nabbed with syabu for distribution

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Narcotics police arrested a labourer for possessing suspected syabu drugs worth RM260, believed to be intended for distribution on Wednesday. Kota Samarahan police chief, Supt Damataries Lautin, said in a statement that the arrest was made at 2.45 pm in front of a mini supermarket. The 44-year-old man

Company fined RM25k over accident that cost worker his thumb

MIRI: A marine coating company here was fined RM25,000 for failing to establish a safe work system, which led to a worker losing his right thumb. The company, represented by its managing director, pleaded guilty before Sessions Court Judge Azreena Aziz to the charge under Section 15 (1) of the

Woman escapes burning car after late-night crash

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A woman narrowly escaped a fiery end after her car caught fire following a two-vehicle collision at the Samarahan Expressway late last night (Apr 9). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the incident occurred at 11.10 pm involving a Proton Saga with two men onboard and a

Two killed, three injured in deadly chain collision

KUCHING: Two men were killed and three others injured in a fatal four-vehicle crash along Jalan Tun Jugah near Gala City early this morning. Acting Kuching police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said the accident happened at around 12.40 am involving a chain collision sparked by the first vehicle that lost

Munggu Lalang auxiliary firefighters get new operations centre

SELANGAU: The Munggu Lalang auxiliary firefighters have marked another step forward in strengthening community-based fire response with the opening of their own operations centre at Rumah James Serit, Munggu Lalang Chenanum, Tepus. The centre was officially launched by Selangau Member of Parliament, Edwin Banta, and Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department

Rubbish collector killed, driver injured in fatal slope descent

KUCHING: A rubbish collector died while receiving treatment at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) following a road accident at Jalan Teluk Bandung here last Monday. Acting Kuching police chief, Supt Merbin Lisa, said the crash happened at around 10.20 am, involving a garbage lorry driven by a man, with two

Warrant issued for absent elderly man in sexual assault case

SIBU: The High Court here issued a warrant of arrest for an elderly man who failed to appear in court for the hearing of a review on a case involving the sexual assault against a woman with disabilities. Judge Wong Siong Tung issued the warrant against Chieng Huo Ai, 60,

Supermarket workers prevent major fire at pharmacy

SIBURAN: Swift action by a CCK Supermarket staff helped prevent a fire from spreading at Alpro Pharmacy, Jalan Kuching-Serian early this morning. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Siburan station were dispatched to the scene following a distress call at 6.36 am. Upon arrival, the fire was

Police pick up two locals, solve burglary and vehicle theft cases

SARIKEI: Police arrested two local men in connection with a burglary and vehicle theft case reported on Apr 2. Sarikei police chief Supt Aswandy Anis said that with their arrests, police managed to resolved both cases. The suspects, aged 37 and 46, were picked up on Apr 3 and 7

Beware ‘too good to be true’ investment schemes

KUCHING: Authorities are sounding the alarm as online investment scams promising quick profits and zero risk, continue to prey on unsuspecting Malaysians. Operating through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Telegram, scammers lure their victims into fraudulent investment schemes that appear legitimate but are in fact carefully orchestrated traps. They