Police begin probe into red paint splashing
MIRI: Police have opened investigations after two houses here were splashed with red paint. District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said two police reports were lodged after the incidents took place at houses located in the Interhill Park and Curtin Water areas. Preliminary investigations suggest that both cases are connected as the victims have […]
Security tightened for upcoming SUKMA 2024
KUCHING: A security committee led by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has been established to tighten security at venues, including the athletes’ village, throughout the upcoming 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) and the Para SUKMA Sarawak 2024. State Deputy Secretary-General (Operations) and 21st SUKMA Sarawak 2024 Secretariat chief executive officer Datuk Hii Chang Kee said that […]
Local man on fishing trip still missing
TATAU: The search for a local man who was feared drowned after he went missing on Thursday while fishing at Anau Tatau river is still ongoing. Fire and Resue department (Bomba) stated that the search and rescue (SaR) effort entered its second day as of today (May 25). The operation began with a rescue boat […]
SAC Awang Din Awang Gani retires after 32 years of service
KUCHING: Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SAC) Awang Din Awang Gani will retire from the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) on Saturday (May 11) after serving 32 years in the force. The 59-year-old, hailing from Kampung Gersik here, who currently holds the position of Sarawak Management Department chief, formally handed over his duties to incoming chief […]
JPJ Sibu hosts Hari Raya celebration
SIBU: Over 160 employees of the Road Transport Department (JPJ) Sibu Branch, along with their families, attended a Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration at the department’s office on Thursday (May 2). JPJ Sibu Branch chief Mohamad Faizal David Jemat said the event, themed ‘Classic Raya’, was also attended by personnel from the Stapang Enforcement Station (SP) […]
Two caught drink driving
KUCHING: Traffic police have arrested two motorists for allegedly operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol. According to the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, the operation, codenamed ‘Op Mabuk,’ took place along Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho from 11 pm on Saturday (Apr 20) until 2 am on Sunday (Apr 21). During the […]
Police renew pledge to protect and to serve
KUCHING: The Sarawak contingent of the Royal Malaysian Police are here to protect and serve with integrity, a senior police officer reminded here yesterday. “As the longest serving law enforcement body of 217 years, our officers have dedicated themselves to upholding the law and ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens, regardless of race […]
Ops Selamat 22 records drop in accident, fatality cases
KUALA LUMPUR: The six-day Ops Selamat 22, implemented by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) from April 8 in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri, managed to bring down the number of accident cases. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the number of road accidents this time dropped by 1.41 per cent to 8,862 […]
Report false fund claims to police
SIBU: Members of the public are advised to promptly report any false claims regarding unclaimed funds to the police for further action. This advisory follows the recent arrest of four individuals, including two civil servants, in connection with the fraudulent withdrawal of over RM175,000 from the eGumis (Electronic Government Unclaimed Money Information System) platform using […]
Rise in rape cases involving underage girls, mostly due to grooming – Police
KUALA LUMPUR: Rape cases involving underage girls have increased in the last three years and police believe most of them began with grooming via social media, including chat applications like WhatsApp. Bukit Aman’s Sexual, Women and Child Investigation Division (D11) principal assistant director SAC Siti Kamsiah Hassan said most of the victims told police that […]
