Position rotations for 10 senior police officers
KUCHING: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has announced a series of position rotations involving 10 senior officers, set to take effect on July 24. According to a press statement issued by PDRM secretary Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin yesterday, SAC Tan Beng Yeow, who is currently serving as the assistant director of the Special Branch in […]
Police looking into circulating false news about Taib’s health
KUCHING: The police have launched an investigation into a case involving the dissemination of false information concerning the health of the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed that on June 23, they received a report regarding the spread of fake news on social media […]
After 37 years, Acryl Sani bids farewell to police force
KUALA LUMPUR: After 37 years with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani bade farewell to the police force yesterday. In showing tribute to Acryl Sani and his wife, Puan Sri Zaitun Mohd Isa, a grand send-off ceremony was held at the Police Training Centre (Pulapol) here […]
Sulu claim: Police assure security in Sabah under control
PUTRAJAYA: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has given assurance that the security level in Sabah is under control and security measures at the state’s borders are constantly being enhanced. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that every security forces personnel are always on alert because security is a critical issue for the country. […]
Cops haul up 4 students for bullying incident
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police picked up four students who allegedly bullied another student behind a shop lot on Monday (June 19). The incident, which involved a group of students from a secondary school, had gone viral after a 47-second video clip was uploaded on social media. Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Brodie Brangka said they received […]
Two held for drink driving in Sibu
SIBU: Two local men were detained during Ops Mabuk at Jalan Channel here last night (June 16) for pertaining to driving or operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration exceeding the prescribed limit. Sibu district police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the suspects, aged 25 and 40, were arrested under Section 45A(I) of the […]
Sarawak YPNM pledges full cooperation to police in combating crimes
KUCHING: Yayasan Pengguna Negara Malaysia (YPNM) Sarawak Branch has pledged its full cooperation to the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) in combating crimes in Sarawak. During a courtesy visit to the Deputy Police Commissioner of Sarawak, Datuk Mancha Ata at Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters, Sarawak YPNM chairman Daren Ling Hang Hui expressed their commitment to strengthen […]
Investment scams on the rise, losses reaching RM8.2 mln
KUCHING: The Sarawak Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) has recently recorded a significant increase in investment scam cases this year. Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the figure recorded from a period of Jan 1 to May 30, rose to 93 cases this year from 74 cases in 2022. Losses incurred during the […]
Sarawak sees 11pct decrease in crime index for first four months of 2023
KUCHING: Sarawak has experienced an 11 per cent decline in the crime index during the first four months of 2023, according to Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri. He said the police had recorded a decrease of 132 cases from January to April this year compared to the same period last year, with […]
Community safety not only for police to bear
MIRI: Everyone is responsible for the community’s safety and not only the police, said Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Development I Datuk Rosey Yunus. She said a more dynamic crime prevention concept requires the active involvement of the community to jointly identify and deal with issues related to crime effectively within their respective […]
