Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Driver injured after slamming into broken-down lorry

BINTANGOR: A lorry driver sustained a minor leg injury after his vehicle rear-ended a stationary lorry along Jalan Pakan last night (May 17). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Bintangor station were dispatched to the scene, about 51km away, following an emergency call at 9.41 pm. Upon

Foreigner dies after alleged fall from apartment

KUCHING: A foreign woman died after she allegedly fell from an apartment building along Jalan Daya, Kampung Bintawa last night (May 17). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Tabuan Jaya station were dispatched to the scene after being alerted of the incident at 8.21pm. Upon arrival, they

Driver, passenger perish in midnight crash with Hilux

BAU: A late-night drive turned deadly for two men when their car collided head-on with a pickup truck along KM11.5 of Jalan Bau-Serikin early this morning (May 18). The accident, involving a Perodua Myvi and a Toyota Hilux, happened around 12.05am as both vehicles were heading in opposite directions. According

55 per cent hike in commercial crime despite drop in index crime

KUCHING: Commercial crime in the district has shown an upward trend, with police recording 1,027 reports and opening 242 investigation papers in the first quarter of 2025. Kuching Police Chief, ACP Naga Chabu, said the figure recorded from January 1 to April 30, showed an increase of 134 cases or

Public fire safety training key to emergency response

BAU: Public knowledge and training on fire safety are vital in equipping communities to respond effectively during emergencies, says Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Transport (Riverine and Marine) Deputy Minister said it is not just about being aware of such knowledge or training but also about preventing fires that could

Body of elderly man retrieved after pick-up fell into Sarawak River

KUCHING: The body of an elderly man was recovered from Sarawak River after the pick-up truck he was driving, fell into the water near the Tun Salahuddin Bridge last night (May 14). Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed the discovery at a press conference held at the scene

Morning blaze razes wooden house, two others lightly damaged

KUCHING: A wooden house in Lorong 11, Kampung Bintawa Ulu here, was destroyed in a morning fire today (May 15). Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported in the 8am incident. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Petra Jaya and Padungan stations were dispatched to the scene

Woman escapes with minor injuries in Pan Borneo crash

SERIAN: A local woman sustained minor injuries after the car she was driving, skidded and crashed into a road barrier at Mile 29, Jalan Pan Borneo yesterday (May 14). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Serian station were dispatched to the scene, about 17km away, following a

Driver hurt as lorry rolls back into another due to brake failure

SARATOK: A lorry driver sustained injuries after his vehicle was involved in a collision with another lorry near the Wong Limat junction in Krian last night (May 13). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Saratok station were dispatched to the scene, about 21km away, following a distress

Woman among four nabbed over shooting incident

BAU: Four individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident that left a man injured here on Monday (May 12). The victim sustained gunshot wounds to his arm and abdomen but managed to escape and sought treatment at the Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) emergency unit.