Author: Gerrald Gilles

Police to recruit more to fill vacancies

KUCHING: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is projecting to recruit a total of 4,662 individuals for the posts of Constable and Inspector this year. Bukit Aman Management Department director CP Datuk Zaini Jass in a press conference, said it will involve the recruitment of 217 Inspectors through appointment or recruitment

Cops told to step up commitment to fight crime

KUCHING: A stronger commitment to work in fighting crime will go a long way in boosting the people’s confidence in the police. District Deputy Chief of Police Supt Merbin Lisa said it will also show that the police are ready to work non-stop in ensuring the community lives in peace

Elderly woman in a hurry now in police custody

KUCHING: It’s better to be late than sorry. An elderly woman however totally disregarded this pearl of wisdom and drove against the traffic, simply because she was in a hurry to make some money. Unfortunately for her the long arm of the law saw via Facebook what she was up

No road blocks this festive season

PADAWAN: Perhaps some good news for road users. Police will not be setting up any roadblocks during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said it would only cause congestion during the festive season. However, he said, police patrols would be increased, especially in

House owner accepts his fate

SIBURAN: “What else can we do? It’s fate. We have to be patient,” said Yusuf Rosli, 59, after his house at Kampung Paya Mebi was destroyed by a fire yesterday. What is even more heart breaking is that the incident happened just before the Ramadan month. Yusuf’s family now has

Association lodges police report against TikTok video

KUCHING: A recent viral TikTok video by Syawal Aidiel that allegedly insulted the Dayak community caught the attention of the Sarawak Rangers Veteran Association. The association, represented by Warrant Officer 2 (B) Keliment Nyapong and several other members, lodged a police report against the user at the Sungai Maong police

Floods expected in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak is among the six states in Malaysia that is expected to experience possible floods during the forthcoming northeast monsoon season. Director-general of the Fire Department of Malaysia Datuk Seri Muhammad Hamdan Wahid added that the other five states were Sabah, Johor, Terengganu, Kelantan and Pahang. Met by reporters

More boats, 4WD vehicles for Sarawak Fire Dept soon

KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire Department will have more boats and four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles soon, courtesy of the Malaysia Fire Department. “Sarawak has 36 fire stations, the most in Malaysia, so the fire assets need to be increased by zone,” Director-general Datuk Seri Mohammad Hamdan Wahid told the media at

State Bomba ready for year-end floods

KUCHING: The State’s Fire and Rescue Department is ready to mobilise its assets and personnel in the face of expected flooding during the year-end rainy season. Its director Khirudin Drahman disclosed that various preparations have been made to ensure the department’s readiness including testing its assets and equipment which is

Forest fire management programme: Initiatives to tackle forest, bush fires

KUCHING: The State Fire and Rescue Department has put in place initiatives to deal with forest and bush fires which are common occurrences especially during dry weather in Sarawak. Its director Khirudin Drahman said controlling forest and bush fires is a challenging task as heavy equipment has to be carried