Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Allan Jay

Two dead, one injured after pick-up flips into ditch

SELANGAU: Two locals were killed while another was injured after their pick-up truck skidded off the road and crashed into a ditch along Sibu-Bintulu stretch of the Pan Borneo Highway yesterday (Apr 28). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Tatau and Selangau stations were dispatched to the

Sexagenarian dies after exiting divider into oncoming traffic

SARIKEI: An elderly motorcyclist was killed after a collision with a car at KM431, Jalan Betong-Sarikei-Meradong yesterday (Apr 28). Sarikei police chief Supt Aswandy Anissaid the fatal accident happened at around 8.30 am near SK Sungai Paoh. The collision involved a Toyota Vios travelling from Sesang to Sibu and a

Cops probe death of elderly woman found in drain

KUCHING: Police are conducting further investigations following the discovery of an elderly woman in a drain at Kampung Tunku, Jalan Astana last Friday (Apr 25). Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, in a statement, said police received a report regarding the body’s discovery at 5.41 pm. “The body, belonging

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