Monday, 9 February 2026

Author: Margaret Ringgit

RM4,904.99 lost to QR code payment fraud

KUCHING: The Padawan District police’s Commercial Crime Investigation Division has received five reports of QR code payment fraud, with total losses amounting to RM4,904.99. The cases occurred between February 21 and March 1, 2025, at two different supermarkets. Padawan District police chief, Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi, said that

Marine police seize diesel and vehicle following arrest in Miri

MIRI: A routine operation by the Marine Intelligence Unit (URM) of the Tactical Headquarters of Marine Police Region 5, Miri, led to the discovery and seizure of suspected smuggled diesel and a vehicle. At approximately 4.50pm on Monday (March 3), a team consisting of one officer and four personnel was

Army seizes smuggled liquor, arrests 10 in border operation

LIMBANG: A smuggling operation was thwarted in the early hours of Tuesday by the 7th Battalion of the Border Regiment under the command of the 9th Infantry Brigade, during Op Jagakawan at the Limbang border post. During the raid, 10 men were detained, comprising seven Malaysian nationals and three undocumented

RM30,000 up for grabs at ‘Dance In Borneo 2.0’

MIRI: One of Sarawak’s most exciting dance competitions, Dance In Borneo 2.0, is set to return on Aug 30 at Miri Indoor Stadium, offering a total prize pool of RM30,000 to top-performing teams. Organised by several local youth associations, the event is expected to attract talented dancers from across Malaysia

Man found dead in car, case classified as sudden death

KUCHING: A 58-year-old local Chinese man was found unconscious inside a vehicle at a residential parking area in Taman Hui Sing, here, early morning yesterday (March 3). The police have classified the case as a sudden death. Kuching district police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah confirmed that the police

2025 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians Awards launched

MIRI: The grand launch of the 2025 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians (TOYM) Awards took place today.It is hosted by JCI Miri to celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of young Malaysians. The prestigious event honours individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields and made significant impacts on

Underprivileged Curtin students get free laptops

MIRI: Ten underprivileged students from Curtin University Malaysia have received brand-new laptops from the Sarawak Unity Education Fund. The laptops, all Dell models, were handed over during a simple ceremony on Monday, officiated by Sarawak’s Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, who also serves as Chair of the

Three men arrested in raid

MIRI: A joint police operation conducted by the Miri District Commercial Crime Investigation Division and the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division led to the arrest of three local men on Saturday evening. According to Miri District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the raid took place at 6.15 pm in the

Customs seizes ecstasy hidden in Christmas gift parcel

KUCHING: A team of officers from the Narcotics Department of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) in Sarawak inspected a courier company at Jalan Swasta, here, on Jan 15 during an operation. The operation which was carried out around 11.30 am, used a JKDM Drug Detection Dog (APD) to inspect

JCI Miri to host prestigious TOYM 2025

MIRI: JCI Miri has been selected to host the 2025 Ten Outstanding Young Malaysians (TOYM) programme, bringing this prestigious national event back to Sarawak after six years. The initiative will officially launch on March 3 at the Mercure Hotel, marking the beginning of an inspiring campaign to honour exceptional young