CCTVs to guarantee security, safety
KUCHING: The installation of closed-circuit televisions (CCTVs) around India Street, Jalan Courthouse and the Courthouse Connector here will guarantee security and safety for the public at large. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and Kuching North City Commission [DBKU]), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said the RM175,000 pilot project was initiated by […]
Man meets sudden death
MIRI: The body of a man in his 60s was found at a five-foot-way nearby a bistro at Permyjaya here on Sunday (Aug 23). A team of policemen rushed to the scene upon receiving an alert on the incident at about 9am. According to sources, the deceased was discovered by a passer-by who immediately alerted […]
Smart city initiatives being rolled out in Miri
MIRI: Miri City Council (MCC) is embarking on various Miri Smart City Proof of Concept programmes, under the Sarawak Government’s Smart City Initiatives. Mayor Adam Yii announced that nine programmes are currently being rolled out, which include both infrastructural solutions, and software and system solutions. “The infrastructural solution includes safe city, digital signage, safe park […]
Two arrested when intruding into birdhouse
KUCHING: Two men caught intruding into a birdhouse for swifts building near KM25 Bako Road last Sunday were arrested by police. Their intrusion into the premises was discovered by the owner through a closed-circuit television (CCTV) Kuching district deputy police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said that they received a complaint pertaining to the incident around […]
Police nab wanted man
KUCHING: A man wanted by the police for being involved in a shop burglary in Satok on Wednesday (June 24), was arrested on Friday. Kuching district deputy police chief Supt Merbin Lisa stated that the suspect was arrested at a supermarket in Matang at 8.30am. The perpetrator’s identity was discovered due to the efforts of […]
Police detain two robbers of convenience store
MIRI: Two local men who posed as customers and robbed a 24-hour convenience shop here early Thursday morning have been detained by police, less than eight hours after the alleged crime. Their actions were recorded on a closed circuit television (CCTV) at the premises. In the 1.30am incident, the duo had posed as customers upon […]
