SRI AMAN: A lorry driver managed to escaped unscathed after his lorry burst into flames along Jalan Melugu Kuari yesterday (Sept 27). It was reported that the lorry laden with stones was travelling towards Serian from Sri Aman when the incident happened. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department
SIBU: A total of 316 personnel and retirees of the Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) were honoured with the Pingat Jasa Pahlawan Negara (PJPN) in a formal ceremony yesterday (Sept 27). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri, who awarded the medals to the recipients, emphasised that these medals
PADAWAN: Police have arrested two men for allegedly causing a commotion at the Mooncake Festival site at Pasar Lama Batu Kawah last Sunday. Padawan police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the suspects’ arrest was made following a police report from the victim, a 16-year-old student. The incident
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will be giving away free lanterns and mooncakes to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Malaysia-China Friendship Park, Jalan Song. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the giveaway, to be held on Friday (Sept 29), will be on a ‘first come, first served’
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Swift action by a homeowner managed to save his house from being razed to the ground in Taman Samarax yesterday (Sept 27). The incident happened at around 12.10 pm when the air conditioner in the living room of the house suddenly caught fire. A spokesman for the Fire
SIBU: Four local men, allegedly working as debt collectors for an unlicensed moneylender (Ah Long), were arrested last week. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the first three suspects were taken into custody along Jalan Lada on Friday (Sept 22). He said a crime prevention patrol team
KUCHING: The public should refrain from applying for so-called easy and readily available loans offered online, regardless of how desperate they are for cash. The advice comes from Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau chief Milton Foo after a local businesswoman, aged 40, fell victim to an online
KUCHING: A local businesswoman, who sought financial support for her struggling business amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, fell victim to an online loan scam that has left her reeling with losses exceeding RM60,000. To make matters worse, the suspects harassed and threatened her family. The 40-year-old woman’s ordeal began when she
SIBU: The Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) has denied allegations that Automatic Safety Awareness System (Awas) cameras have been installed in the state. According to Sarawak JPJ deputy director Noraini Mohd Nawi, no Awas or formerly known as Automated Enforcement System (AES) cameras, have been installed in Sarawak. She said
KUCHING: Police are appealing to the public to refrain from sharing unsubstantiated news or video clips on social media platforms. The law enforcers made the appeal following an eight-second video clip that went viral on WhatsApp. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the video depicted a confrontation between two men,
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