Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Allan Jay

GOF foils onion smuggling attempt worth nearly RM1 million

LUNDU: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) thwarted an attempt by three men to smuggle 900 sacks of onions into the country on Tuesday (April 22). According to the Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department, the special operation — dubbed ‘Op Taring Awas/Batas’ — was carried out by

Man claims trial to attempted murder, obstructing civil servants

KUCHING: A local man claimed trial to attempted murder and obstructing civil servants, following an incident on Mar 29 in which police opened fire at a four-wheel-drive vehicle (4WD) that allegedly tried to ram into two officers along Jalan Green. Mark Lionel Micheal, 41, who was driving the vehicle during

Foreigners injured after MPV rear-ends lorry

SARATOK: Five foreign men were injured after their multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) rear-ended a lorry along the Sarikei-Saratok Pan Borneo Highway today. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Sarikei station were deployed to the scene near Bukit Sebangkoi, about 21km away, after receiving a call at 8.09 am.

Man found dead in rented room, cops rule out foul play

PADAWAN: A local man was found dead in a rented room along Jalan Stephen Yong Link yesterday (Apr 22). Padawan police chief Mohd Irwan Hafiz MD Radzi said they received a report regarding the incident at 2.45 pm. “The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) along with paramedics were dispatched to the

Swift response prevents major fire damage

KUCHING: Firefighters swiftly contained a pre-dawn fire that broke out on the rooftop of a shophouse behind the PETRONAS petrol station at MJC, Batu Kawa, today (April 22). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from the Batu Lintang station were dispatched to the scene following an emergency call

Tiang: Councillors must be problem-solvers, not send residents elsewhere

KANOWIT: Councillors must act as problem-solvers and not pass the buck when residents seek help, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has stressed. The Deputy Minister for Housing, Public Health and Local Government made the call when officiating the swearing-in ceremony of the new Kanowit District Council councillors for the 2025-2028

Driver killed, passenger injured in crash

JULAU: A man was killed, while his passenger sustained injuries, after their pickup truck crashed along Mile 11, Jalan KJD on Monday (April 21). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from the Bintangor station were dispatched to the scene — about 59km away — following an emergency call

Alexson is new Kuching police chief

KUCHING: Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Alexson Naga Chabu has officially taken over as the new Kuching police chief, effective Monday (Apr 21). Alexson, who is the former Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief, swapped places with ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, who is appointed as Miri police chief. The

Churches in Kuching to offer prayers for Pope Francis’ repose

KUCHING: All Roman Catholic churches under the Archdiocese of Kuching will include a special prayer intention for the repose of Pope Francis in their upcoming Holy Masses, following the pontiff’s passing. Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuching Datuk Dr Simon Poh said the prayer intention will continue as the Church awaits

Entertainment outlets compounded for violations

BINTULU: The Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) issued compounds to three entertainment centres for violating operating conditions during an enforcement operation conducted last Thursday (April 17). The operation, which involved 17 personnel from the Environmental Health Office and BDA’s enforcement team, targeted entertainment centres located in the Parkcity and Sri Dagang