Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Allan Jay

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

GOF nabs man, seizes RM1.77mil worth of fags

BAU: The General Operations Force (GOF) arrested a local man for allegedly possessing and transporting contraband cigarettes worth RM1.77 million on Wednesday. GOF Sarawak Brigade Commander, SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang, said that the operation, codenamed ‘Ops Taring Alpha’, was carried out by the brigade’s intelligence branch at around

GOF intercepts attempt to smuggle out frozen sausages

BAU: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) foiled an attempt by two men to smuggle 800 boxes of frozen chicken sausages out of the state during a special operation. According to Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department, the operation, codenamed ‘Ops Taring Awas/Batas’, was carried out by the

Two vehicles seized over expired road tax

SIBU: Two vehicles were seized by the Road Transport Department (JPJ) here after they were found with expired road tax (LKM). The car and van were stopped during Operasi Pengarah Bil.5/2025 carried out along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman yesterday (Apr 23). Both drivers were issued summonses for the offence, which

Fire destroys pipe-making machine in factory compound

KUCHING: A bitumen enamel melting machine used in the production of mild steel cement-lined (MSCL) pipes, was destroyed in a pre-dawn fire at a factory along Jalan Bako today. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Tabuan Jaya station were dispatched to the scene, about 15km away, after

Man escapes with minor injury after car crashes and catches fire

SRI AMAN: A local man was lucky to escape with his life after his car skidded off the road and caught fire near SMK Melugu along Jalan Pan Borneo this morning. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Sri Aman station were dispatched to the scene, about 11km

Man arrested after hunting buddy found dead

SIBU: Police have arrested a local man in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man, believed to have been shot while hunting last Tuesday (Apr 22). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said they received a report regarding the incident at 4.34 am. “Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim

Man caught after botched motorcycle theft

KUCHING: A foreigner’s failed attempt in stealing a motorcycle yesterday (Apr 23), resulted in him being swiftly caught by members of the public. The citizen’s arrest, which took place at a supermarket in Tabuan Jaya, had gone viral after a 13-second video clip was uploaded on social media. Kuching police