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Cops request brisk walker to claim watch at CPS

KUCHING: A brisk walker who claimed that his watch was stolen after he collapsed at the Kuching Waterfront on Sunday (June 18) is requested to claim his watch at the Central Police Station (CPS). Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said last night (June 20) said his men managed to

Sibu lass loses RM28,600 to scammers

SIBU: A corporate sector employee lost RM28,600 after she became the latest victim of a phone scam recently. Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said they received a report from the 20-something victim on June 19. The victim received a call from an individual supposedly from Pos Laju, who claimed

Nine made homeless in evening blaze

KUCHING: Nine members of a family were made homeless after their house along Green Road here was engulfed in flames last night (June 20). Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported. However, one of them complained of breathing difficulties and was rushed to the hospital for a check-up. A spokesman

Unbroken: The plight of a life stolen

KUCHING: Marlia, a 32-year-old woman from Sambas, West Kalimantan, carries a burden that only the strongest souls can bear. Her story spanning nearly two decades in Bintulu, is a testament to endurance, exploitation and an unyielding longing for home. The third born among four siblings, comes from a Muslim family

Local personalities’ photos misused by Ah Long

KUCHING: Unlicensed moneylenders or Ah Long are misusing the photos of personalities to promote their illegal business. The photos of four personalities of a local TV broadcasting company were allegedly misused in an advertisement offering loans on social media recently. The incident has raised concern regarding the unauthorised usage of

Rider fractures leg in collision with car

SIBU: A rider sustained a fracture in his left leg when his motorcycle collided with a car on Jalan Kampung Nyabor on Sunday. According to Fire and Rescue Department, the 26-year-old rider was traveling alone towards Kampung Nyabor when the accident occurred. Upon receiving an emergency call around 10.30pm, firemen

Late night fire damages storeroom in Siburan

SIBURAN: A storeroom outside a house at Mile 17, Kampung Siburan here, was damaged in a late night fire yesterday (June 18). Fortunately, no injuries or casualties were reported as the fire only caused slightly damaged the storeroom. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen from

E-commerce merchant loses RM238,481 in investment scam

PADAWAN: An e-commerce merchant has been left devastated after falling prey to a non-existent investment scam, resulting in a staggering loss of RM238,481. The 44-year-old woman had recently filed a police report detailing the fraudulent scheme that led to her financial downfall. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri

Chicken-preying snakes captured in different locations

MIRI: The Malaysia Civil Defence Force (MCDF) here had a busy this morning after responding to three snake sightings at different locations. A spokesman for MCDF Miri said they received emergency calls at 8 am, 9.30 am and 9.50 am for assistance to capture the snakes. The first case involved

Rider killed in motorcycle-car collision

BINTULU: A local man died on the spot in a fatal collision along Mile 2, Jalan Sultan Iskandar here, yesterday (June 14). Bintulu police chief Supt Batholomew Umpit said the accident involving the victim’s motorcycle and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), happened around 10 am. The accident occurred when the 39-year-old