Author: Allan Jay

Three teens arrested for pulling dangerous motorbike stunts

KUCHING: Three reckless teenagers were arrested last Sunday (Aug 21) for pulling motorbike stunts at Masja, Petra Jaya here. The trio, aged 17 and 18, were taken to the Kuching police headquarters following an operation codenamed Op Samseng Jalanan mounted by 23 policemen from 5pm to 1am. Kuching OCPD ACP

MINDEF calls for corporate companies’ help

KUCHING: The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is calling on corporate companies in Sarawak to implement the recruitment of veteran soldiers. Federal Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz said it is the ministry’s hope to ensure that the socioeconomics of veteran soldiers in the state is strengthened. The ministry

Pension payment for widows, widowers of soldiers extended

KUCHING: The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) is extending the pension payment period for widows or widowers of veteran soldiers after the end of their services. Federal Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz in a press conference explained that the period is extended until the retiree reaches the age

Emergency-era veterans bestowed national recognition

KUCHING: A total of 713 veteran soldiers have been awarded the Malaysian Service Medal (PJM) for their bravery, courage, sacrifice and loyalty in serving Malaysia during the Emergency period. The state-level awards ceremony was officiated at by Deputy Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz at Imperial Hotel

Missing octogenarian still not found

SIBU: A search and rescue (SAR) operation has been launched to locate an octogenarian who was reported missing in a forest at Belia Kemuyang Camp yesterday. The victim identified as Kuta Jenang, 81, had gone into the forest on Saturday (Aug 20) and failed to return home ever since. Initial

Police confirm arrest of theft suspect

KUCHING: Police here confirmed the arrest of a local man who was suspected of committing theft at a construction site in Masja area recently. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the incident which happened on Aug 19, had gone viral in a 14-second video uploaded to Facebook. He

Man detained for suspected theft in Masja

KUCHING: Police here confirmed the arrest of a local man who was suspected of committing theft at a construction site in Masja area recently. Kuching District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the incident, which happened on Aug 19, had gone viral in a 14-second video uploaded to Facebook. He

Deceased, 37, found lying face down

PADAWAN: A foul stench coming from a rented room on the third floor of a shophouse in Batu Kawa, has unravelled after authorities discovered the body of a man last Wednesday (Aug 17). The incident came to light around 6.30pm when a female tenant smelled something foul coming from the

Three detained for illegally transporting diesel

SIBU: The marine police here thwarted three locals’ attempt to transport over 30,000 litres of diesel using three vehicles last Tuesday (Aug 16). Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the operation codenamed ‘Ops Kontraban’, was held at three different locations from 6am to 8.30am. The male suspects aged between 28

Minister wants prospective teachers to be thoroughly screened

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has called for immediate action on the rape case involving a teacher in Bintulu, and the detailed screening of prospective teachers before they are hired. The Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development revealed that the case involving the alleged rape and outraging of