SIBU: Criminals are going hi-tech not only to steal one’s money but also one’s heart. Therefore, staying vigilant against evolving scam tactics is important to protect oneself from potential fraud, said Michael Tiang Ming Tee. While acknowledging the manifold advantages technology bestows upon daily lives, the Deputy Minister of Public
TANJUNG MANIS: A 55-year-old man reported missing after failing to return home on Monday, was found dead today. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said Affendi Morshidi was found by rescuers around 11.40 am. The victim was discovered unconscious about 1km from the main road and the
SIBU: The fast-paced digital era and increasing dependence on the internet have given rise to cybercrime which is a growing concern for both the authorities and the community. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri explained during a Townhall Discussion on Cybercrimes at Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) here this
SIBU: A total of 1,306 scam cases involving losses amounting to RM49.3 million were recorded from January to July this year. The figures for same period last year were 1,161 cases with losses totalling RM24.7 million. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the number of cases showed
KUCHING: Two locals who allegedly robbed a 24-year-old woman of her jewellery and phone at a well-known shopping mall restroom along Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Adruce here were arrested by police. The victim, who sustained injuries during the incident, was found in a distressed state by her boyfriend. Kuching acting
TANJUNG MANIS: A 55-year-old man was reported missing when he failed to return home from a trip to gather firewood in a forest near Jalan Airport yesterday (Sept 4). Affendi Morshidi, from Kampung Jerijeh Baru, is said to have gone into the forest alone around 11am. Realising that he did
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A motorcyclist died on the spot after he rear-ended a lorry, causing him to be thrown off his vehicle before being ran over by a car near Kampung Tambir here last night (Sept 4). The fatal accident happened around 8 pm when the victim, identified as Mohd Hairul
KANOWIT: A 48-year-old woman was found dead, believed to have been bitten by a venomous snake, while foraging for river snails in Sungai Ulu Machan near Rh Rundang. Kanowit police chief DSP Tega Bilong said the victim identified as Florence Galu went to look for river snails around 4 pm
KUCHING: An 18-year-old motorcyclist lost his life in a collision with a lorry along Jalan Kuching-Samarahan Expressway yesterday (Sept 4). Kuching acting police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said the fatal accident happened around 6 am when the victim, traveling from Kuching to Kota Samarahan, is believed to have lost control
SIBU: A monitor lizard was found occupying a toilet in a house at Jalan Fong Ming this morning. A resident, who wanted to use the facility, was surprised by the sight of a monitor lizard when opening the toilet door. Reacting quickly, the resident slammed the door shut and promptly
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