Author: Allan Jay

Driver injured after car turns turtle in Sibu

SIBU: A driver suffered minor injuries after his car skidded and overturned in the middle of the road last night (Sept 3). The accident happened around 7.30 pm when the car, heading towards Sibu market, turned turtle along Jalan Lun. A four-member team from the Civil Defence Force (APM) was

1,879 cops to be deployed for Kembara Kenali Borneo in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak police are deploying a total of 1,879 police personnel for field assignments during the upcoming ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ tour from Sept 7 to 13 in the state. Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said they will ensure that the tour will run smoothly, in terms of security,

Two women lightly injured after car crashes into ditch

BINTULU: Two women can thank their lucky stars for escaping only with light injuries following an accident along Jalan Kuala Tatau yesterday (Sept 3). The accident involved a pickup truck that skidded off the road and crashed into a ditch near the Jepak roundabout. A spokesman for the Fire and

Insurance agent loses RM140,000 in online job scam

KUCHING: An insurance agent found herself RM140,000 poorer after being drawn into a deceptive online job opportunity. The unfortunate incident happened on August 27, when the victim, a woman in her mid-30s, was added to two WhatsApp and Telegram groups. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri revealed that

Police seek witnesses in robbery investigation

KUCHING: City police are seeking the public’s assistance in investigations related to a robbery that occurred yesterday (Sept 2). The incident is believed to have happened around 12.30am along Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce. Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune, confirmed that investigations are

Retired engineer fleeced of RM200,000 by ‘Datuk’

MIRI: A retired offshore operation engineer was left RM200,000 poorer after he was misled into believing that he was involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. The incident unfolded on Aug 17 when the victim in his late 60s, received a phone call that would turn his life upside down.

Cobra found in backyard on National Day

MIRI: A local man had a heart-pounding National Day experience when he swung open his kitchen door only to see the chilling sight of a slithering black cobra just a few inches away. Fearing for his safety, the 25-year-old promptly contacted the Civil Defence Force (APM) Miri at 10.08 am

Two food processing factories ordered to close

BINTULU: Two food processing factories were ordered to close down after they failed to comply with the hygiene specifications and proper food handling practices. The premises were ordered to be closed following a routine operation to inspect food processing factories around the town from Aug 17 to 30. In addition,

Motorcyclists, pillion rider injured in collision

BINTANGOR: Two riders and a pillion rider were injured after they were involved in a collision along Jalan Kelupu on yesterday. It was reported that the accident happened when the two motorcycles were travelling in opposite directions. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from Bintangor

864 cases of open burning recorded up to Aug

KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has recorded a total of 864 cases of open burning so far this year. It was revealed in an infographic from the department with the figures recorded from Jan 1 to Aug 31 across seven zones. Zone 6 Miri tops the list