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 […]
Amok kills two, injures one
KUCHING: An Indonesian barge worker, who ran amok, slashed to death two of his colleagues and critically injured another at Muara Tabuan here early on Monday (Aug 16) morning. Sarawak deputy police commissioner, DCP Mancha Ata said the incident happened at about 2am at the barge’s captain’s deck where both victims were found lying on […]
Compounds for seven violators
KUCHING: Police issued seven compounds to errant individuals in Kuching district for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) on Saturday (Aug 14). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that to date 9,907 compounds have been issued to SOP violators. “The violations given include failing to practise social distancing (four); failing to scan the MySejahtera […]
King, Queen wish happy Warriors’ Day to ATM, PDRM staff
KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah today conveyed Warriors’ Day greetings to all members of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM). Istana Negara, through its official Facebook today, said that Their Majesties also expressed their […]
Govt approves acquisition VTOL drones for police
KUALA LUMPUR: The government has approved the proposal to acquire 16 vertical take-off and landing drone units for the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) under the 12th Malaysia Plan, with an estimated ceiling of RM48 million. Bukit Aman Logistics and Technology Department director Datuk Seri Sahabudin Abd Manan said the projected ceiling is an estimate based […]
14 roadblocks in two EMCO areas
KUCHING: Police here have set up a total of 14 roadblocks to restrict the public’s movement in two enhanced movement control order (EMCO) areas at Tabuan Melayu and Kampung Astana Lot. These roadblocks were set up following discussions with the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) and its relevant agencies. District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah […]
JaPen donates PPE to Tatau police
TATAU: Tatau district police headquarters (IPD) today received donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) from Information Department (JaPen) Tatau district. The items, meant as protection to curb the spread of the Covid-19, were presented during a simple event held at the IPD hall. Present to hand over the contribution was JaPen Tatau district officer in-charge […]
46,800 food baskets distributed through ‘Ops Bantu’ nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: Apart from carrying out enforcement duties, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have been handing out food assistance to families affected by the Covid-19 pandemic through Ops Bantu. It is estimated that 48,800 food baskets with basic necessities such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar have been distributed by the 156 police district headquarters (IPD) nationwide. Bukit […]
Woman among six nabbed for drugs
MIRI: A woman was among six suspects remanded for seven days until July 6 by the Magistrate Court here yesterday (June 29) to assist police investigations over two separate drug trafficking cases. Senior assistant registrar Eleanor Mako Timothy meted out the order after granting remand applications by the investigating officer Inspector Liew Wai Leong. Two […]
Violating curfew tops list of compounds issued
KUCHING: Police have issued 45 compounds to errant individuals for violating the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the movement control order (MCO) on Sunday (June 20). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said Bintulu recorded the most compounds with 15, followed by Kuching (14), Belaga (six), Miri (three), Sibu (three), Sarikei (three), and Mukah (one). […]
