Author: Allan Jay

Cops launch manhunt for gate thieves

MIRI: Police have initiated a manhunt for two individuals suspected of stealing a metal gate from a house at Sealine residential area in Lutong recently. According to Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the police received a report from the housing contractor at 11.48am on February 29. The complainant

Body of missing man washed ashore

MUKAH: An unidentified body of a man was discovered washed ashore at Jebungan beach by members of the public on Thursday. Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said police were alerted of the discovery at 2.05pm and were dispatched to the scene immediately. Upon arrival, the police found the

Police confirms 43 reports against ‘Bozz Jebat’

KUCHING: Forty-three police reports have been filed against Zool Amali Hussin, commonly known as ‘Bozz Jebat’, for his disrespectful remarks about Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said that, to date, 43 police reports have been received on the matter. “The

Two foreigners wanted in murder probe

BETONG: Police are currently on the hunt for two foreigners to facilitate investigations into the murder of an oil palm plantation worker today (Feb 29). Betong police chief DSP Zamry Alli said that they received information about a murder in an oil palm plantation here. “The deceased, a foreign man,

Collision leaves seven injured

SADONG JAYA: Seven individuals were left injured after the cars they were in collided along Jalan Jemukan today(Feb 29). Firefighters from Asajaya station were promptly dispatched to the scene near Kampung Jemukan after receiving a distress call around 1.30pm. Upon arrival, they found a Perodua Viva and a Perodua Axia

Sarawakian trapped in Myanmar, captors demand RM80,000 ransom

KUCHING: The family of a Sarawakian, Tan Junior, who was trapped in Myanmar after falling victim to a job scam, has claimed that the captors are demanding a RM80,000 ransom for his release. This was revealed to Michael Kong Feng Nian, special assistant to Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman

Foreign worker nabbed, three stolen bikes recovered

MUKAH: A foreign plantation worker was arrested on Wednesday (Feb 28) for allegedly stealing three motorcycles from different areas this month. Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the 38-year-old suspect was apprehended by a police team around 4 pm. The suspect was stopped for inspection after being spotted

Immigration blitz leads to arrest of 46 individuals, including employers

BINTULU: A two-day operation aimed at identifying and detaining undocumented migrants in town has resulted in the arrest of 46 individuals including four local employers. The Sarawak Immigration Department said the raids from Feb 27 to 28 targeted 14 hotspots where illegal foreigners were predominantly present. Acting on public tip-offs

Woman dies in car-motorcycle collision

SARIKEI: A collision between a car and a motorcycle resulted in the death of a female rider along KM4, Jalan Repok this morning. The accident, which happened at 8.33 am, prompted the quick dispatch of firefighters from Sarikei station, who were joined by the police, paramedics, and the Civil Defence

Three reports lodged against Bozz Jebat

KUCHING: Three police reports have been filed against Zool Amali Hussin, commonly known as ‘Bozz Jebat’, over his disrespectful remarks on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata when contacted, said as at 11 am today, they have received three police reports