Author: Allan Jay

Three picked up in raid for drugs

BINTULU: Two women are among three locals arrested for allegedly being involved in substance abuse last Sunday (Dec 11). According to the Sarawak Marine Police Region 5, an operation was carried out by Bintulu police task force, Bintulu narcotic police and Bintulu Marine police to a bistro in the city.

Woman loses over RM150k in love scam

SIBU: What was thought would be true love with a man she met online turned out to be a love scam when a local woman had to painfully part with RM152,050 in a love scam. The alleged lover rode on the pretext of needing the money in exchange for freedom

SAR launched for foreigner feared drowned

KUCHING: A search and rescue (SAR) operation has been launched to find a foreigner who is feared to have drowned in Sungai Tabuan at the Samajaya Free Industrial Zone last night (Dec 13). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received a call from the police

Man reported missing found

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A 28-year-old man identified as Alemson Siriyos has been found at 11.05pm after going missing in a forest at Kampung Kuap Dayak, Jalan Batu 10 yesterday (Dec 13). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received a call at 3.35pm and initiated a search

Foul odour leads to decomposed body in apartment

PADAWAN: An octogenarian was found dead in an apartment unit at Synergy Square, Jalan Matang, here yesterday (Dec 13). The incident came to light when a tenant complained to the police around 4pm of foul odour emanating from the apartment unit. A police team from the Batu Kawa police station

Teen dies of suspected electrocution in Sadong Jaya

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A teenager died of suspected electrocution while attempting to cut wires at a telecommunication substation at Kampung Senaggeh, Sadong Jaya on Today (Dec 13). Kota Samarahan OCPD DSP Brodie Brangka said Asajaya police received information around 12.40pm regarding the discovery of an unconscious individual at the site. “A

SAR launched for man who went missing in Kg Kuap forest

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A search and rescue (SAR) operation was launched to locate a man reported missing in a forest at Kampung Kuap, Jalan Batu 10 on today (Dec 13). A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received an emergency call pertaining to the incident around 3.35pm

Owner prevents car from total destruction

KUCHING: Quick action by a vehicle owner managed to prevent his car from being totally destroyed in a midnight fire at Jalan Merlin Garden today (Dec 13). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received an emergency call around 12.30am and deployed firemen from the Batu

Man escapes unscathed from burning car

SARATOK: A man managed to escape unharmed after his Toyota station wagon suddenly caught fire near the Taman Mega intersection last Sunday (Dec 11). A spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Saratok station were dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call around 7pm.

Police rope in 240 suspects, seize drugs worth RM39,000

KUCHING: A three-day statewide ‘Op Tapis Khas’ resulted in the arrest of 240 suspects and the seizure of drugs worth over RM39,000. The operation helmed by the Sarawak Narcotic Criminal Investigation Department (NCID), was conducted together with the National Anti-Drug Agency (NADA) from Dec 6 to 8. Sarawak Police Commissioner