Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

Crypto mining operation busted, RM15k monthly losses in theft

SIBU: Authorities seized 22 cryptocurrency mining servers and electrical cables from a two-storey shophouse at Jalan Rantau Panjang Jaya here in a recent power theft bust. Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), in a statement today, said the illegal activity was uncovered during a joint operation by its retail and operations arm,

Driver perishes in lorry fire in Kidurong

BINTULU: A man was killed after the 30-tonne lorry that he was driving got completely destroyed in a fire along Jalan Kidurong here this morning. The victim, identified as Mugai Juming, 59, was pronounced dead at the scene after being trapped in the driver’s seat, which was engulfed in flames.

Two men found dead in ship’s ballast tank

SIBU: Two men were confirmed dead after falling into a confined space inside a barge, believed to be a ballast tank, at Lorong Lanang 61 here earlier this morning. Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department chief Andy Alie said they received an emergency call at 9:21 am and dispatched a

20 foreign nationals nabbed in Ops Sapu, Ops Mahir

SARIKEI: The Immigration Enforcement Unit (UPI) Sarikei detained twenty male foreign nationals during a two-day operation codenamed Ops Sapu and Ops Mahir, carried out from May 21 to 22. In a statement today, the Immigration Department said 14 enforcement officers conducted checks at various locations here and in Julau. “During

RM490k worth of rattan seized, 11 arrested

KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) arrested 11 men, including three foreign nationals aged between 19 and 58, following a raid at a premises in Bau suspected to be used for storing rattan without a valid permit on May 19. Sarawak GOF Brigade deputy commander ACP Rosdi Inai said

Man held for illegal possession of protected wildlife

SIBU: A local man has been arrested for allegedly keeping various protected wildlife species without valid permits at his residence here on Monday (May 19). The 49-year-old suspect was detained around 9.30 am during a raid by the Intelligence Branch of the 10th Battalion General Operations Force (GOF), following a

‘What About Kuching’ Festival returns to Sibu, targets 10,000 visitors

SIBU: The ‘What About Kuching’ (WAK) Festival returns for its second edition, bringing a vibrant mix of arts, culture, and lifestyle activities to the heart of Sibu to celebrate local creativity. According to festival manager Brendan Chin, this year’s event aims to attract around 10,000 visitors, following the success of

RM6.3 mil worth of smuggled fags, weapons and fireworks seized

SIBU: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized contraband cigarettes, fireworks, dangerous weapons and imitation firearms worth RM6,297,990 during a raid at a residence here last Wednesday (May 21). Deputy Commander of the Sarawak Brigade GOF, ACP Rosdi Inai, said the operation was conducted by the Intelligence Branch of the 10th

10 PATI detained at Bekenu Immigration Detention Depot

MIRI: The activities of several individuals operating as ‘mobile traders’ came to an unfortunate end when 10 foreign men were detained on Thursday. According to a statement from the Sarawak Immigration Department, these men were selling various goods, such as carpets, to residents in the area. However, their presence sparked

UTS, Mitsubishi launch historic first international scholarship

SIBU: The Mitsubishi Corporation Kuala Lumpur (MC KUL) International Scholarship represents more than just financial aid; it is a historic milestone for the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS). According to UTS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid, the scholarship is the first international scholarship initiative launched at UTS, symbolising