Author: Allan Jay

Three hospitalised in New Year’s Day shooting

SIBU: The serenity of the first day of the New Year was abruptly disrupted with a bang as a shooting incident unfolded, leaving three men hospitalised. The incident, captured on CCTV, happened at an eatery along Jalan Wong King Hou around 5pm. It was understood that two unidentified men on

Ops Ambang Tahun Baru: 94 summonses issued, 31 motorcycles seized

SIBU: Anyone fancy a New Year’s gift from the men in blue? In an integrated ‘Ops Ambang Tahun Baru’ from 8.30pm last night until 4.30am today, the police have issued a total of 94 fines against motorists around Sibu town. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement, said

Medan Sentral sublot caught fire on New Year’s Day

BINTULU: Firefighters were called into action regarding a pre-dawn fire at Medan Sentral here on New Year’s Day. The incident occurred at 4.31am inside a food and beverage shop. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firemen from Bintulu station were dispatched to the scene to

Teenager drives uncle’s SUV without consent

PADAWAN: A sports utility vehicle (SUV) parked in a housing estate at Batu Gong, Jalan Kuching-Serian, was allegedly driven away by a teenage girl today (Dec 31). The incident gained widespread attention after a Facebook post featuring the complainant’s police report went viral. In the report, the complainant suspects that

Driver injured in two-vehicle collision

SONG: A local man was injured on New Year’s Eve after his car collided with a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) along Jalan Song-Kapit today (Dec 31). Firemen from the Song station were dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call at 10.57 am regarding the accident. Upon arrival, they found

Rider suffers broken thigh in collision

SARIKEI: A 19-year-old motorcyclist faced an unfortunate start to the New Year’s Eve celebrations after a collision with a car along Jalan Masjid Lama here last night (Dec 30). The collision resulted in an open wound on his forehead and a broken left thigh. Civil Defence Force (APM) Sarikei officer

November scare sends schools into a tizzy

THE third week in November left parents, children and school staff on edge after a wave of fake bomb threats swept through public, private and international schools throughout Malaysia. The hoax, relayed via email, claimed the presence of explosive devices within the premises and it sparked a swift response from

Largest drug bust, skeletal discovery among main crime cases

Criminal activities in Sarawak continue to be a cause of concern for the community, triggering various reactions and anxiety among the public regarding their safety, families, and properties. Despite the overall peaceful and harmonious living conditions in Sarawak, the state has not been exempted from criminal incidents. This year, several

Cops to ramp up patrols

LIMBANG: Police here are set to intensify patrols in residential areas to deter crimes, especially thefts and burglaries, during the Christmas celebration. Limbang police chief Supt Parum Niot encouraged the community to cooperate by informing authorities about their holiday plans. He said this proactive approach would assist the police in

Five survive collision in Serian

SERIAN: Five individuals, including two toddlers, narrowly averted a potentially fatal two-vehicle collision along Jalan Sri Aman-Serian yesterday (Dec 19) The incident near Kampung Ensebang around 3.55 pm involved a Toyota Hilux and a Yamaha motorcycle. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Serian station