Dayak foundation chips in RM5k for Kanang’s Everest quest
KUCHING: The Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) is contributing RM5,000 to Inspector Kanang Usin, who will attempt to scale and conquer the 8,848-meter Mount Everest summit this month. Inspector Kanang will be together with a team of 11 Malaysian mountaineers for the Malaysia Everest 2022 Expedition, which is inspired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri […]
Counter terror units take policing to new level
WITH the ever-present threat of extremism and terrorism, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has been leaving nothing to chance to ensure the safety of the public and peace in the country. PDRM’s Bomb Disposal Unit (UPB) and the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNe) Unit play a key role in this effort to keep […]
Trainees have bright prospects in police force
KOTA SAMARAHAN: All 84 trainees of the Police Undergraduate Volunteer Corps (SUKSIS) at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) have bright career prospects with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Sarawak Deputy Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the trainee’s experience in undergoing training for three years would be an advantage in the recruitment of police personnel. “I […]
Sarawak police aim to eradicate drug-related activities in 2022
KUCHING: Sarawak police aim to eradicate drug trafficking and drug abuse activities as part of its list of mission for 2022. In addition to contributing to crime, Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail emphasised that such activities also played a part in the collapse of families and the economy. “Once again, I call on all […]
50% discount for traffic summonses from Dec 1-Dec 14
KUCHING: Motorists with traffic summonses can look forward to a 50 percent discount on their penalties soon. Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the offer, to be implemented throughout Sarawak, would be effective for two weeks beginning Dec 1. He said some summonses were not eligible for the discount. “They […]
Police ready to face 12th Sarawak Election
KUCHING: A total of 880 police personnel from the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) will be on duty for the 12th Sarawak Election (PRN12). Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the preparation included nine stations in the Kuching area with a total strength of 983 members. “However, the number will be increased by 150 […]
Many police retirees still unaware of trust fund
KUCHING: Retired policemen and former cops will be taken care of financially through the ‘Tabung Amanah Warisan Polis’ trust fund. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim said many retired policemen and former cops did not know about this fund, which has five categories of assistance. They are death assistance of RM1,500; mobility assistance; […]
25 slapped with compounds
KUCHING: Police issued 25 compounds to errant individuals statewide for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Friday. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that to date, 10,679 compounds have been issued to SOP violators. It said that of the total, 17 were issued in Kuching; Sarikei (four); Bintulu (two); and Belaga (two). “The […]
Police hailed as heroes for keeping peace
MIRI: The police here are being hailed as heroes for their ongoing efforts and hard work in solving and preventing crimes in the district. Mirian Nur Zahirah Abdullah in a letter to local news agencies said swift action and commitment in crime detection and prevention by the local police – particularly the Miri Criminal Investigation […]
Reports on paedophile’s arrest not correct
KUCHING: Media reports saying that one of the world’s most wanted paedophiles, Alladin Lanim, was arrested at a quarantine centre here after returning from Peninsular Malaysia is inaccurate, said Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail. Aidi clarified that Alladin had never left the state since his return to Sarawak in 2016 and that his whereabouts […]
