Saturday, 3 January 2026

Man dies after bike crashes into divider

MIRI: A 46-year-old foreign man was killed in an accident at KM16 Jalan Kuala Baram By Pass here around 7am today. The deceased, a labourer identified as Irrai Pajat Said, was on his way to his workplace prior to the accident, said Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu. According to Alexson, […]

One dies, five injured in van-lorry collision

JULAU: A man died while five others sustained injuries in a collision between a van and a lorry at Rantau Abau, Jalan Julau-Nanga Entabai last Friday. The incident happened around 3.40pm when the lorry was travelling from Nanga Entabai and the van was returning from Julau town. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu […]

Call to ban drunk drivers in fatal accidents for life

KUALA LUMPUR: Those convicted of causing fatal accidents while driving under the influence of alcohol should be banned from driving for life, two lawyers said. Criminal lawyer Datuk N. Sivananthan said a lifetime driving ban would be an added deterrent although the law already provides for jail terms and fines for offenders. “At the moment, […]