MP threatened with harm by gangsters over angpow
JULAU: Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng lodged a police report after gangsters allegedly planned to attack him. Sng, who had been distributing angpows as part of Chinese New Year celebrations, found himself embroiled in a tense confrontation with the gangsters, culminating in threats of violence and a reported plan to harm him. Concerned for his […]
Nine nabbed for armed gang fight
SIBU: Police here arrested nine men on suspicion of being involved in an armed fight between two gangs recently. According to a spokesman from Sibu police headquarters o Sunday (Feb 6), the fight was believed to be sparked by a misunderstanding between two individuals from the groups. “It is understood that it was due to […]
Organised crime under control, says police commissioner
KUCHING: Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail says there are no known organised crime groups in Sarawak, unlike Peninsular Malaysia. “So far, we have already controlled this sort of activities and majority of these gangs are concentrated in towns like Sibu and others. “However, these gangs are not the village type of gangsters, they are […]
Eight arrested for using weapons
MIRI: Police have arrested eight men for injuring three men at Miri Waterfront Commercial Centre today (Mar 5). The incident happened around 1.15am at a parking lot in front of a bar at the commercial centre. Prior to the incident, the complainant, 22, contacted the suspect around 10pm on Thursday to discuss debt payment. Later, […]
Nine rounded up for fighting
MIRI: Nine men, including a South Korean, were arrested after a video of them fighting at the Times Square here, went viral on Thursday (Jan 21). District police chief ACP Hakemal Hawari said those arrested were aged between 18 and 48, and the cause of the fight that happened around 8.10pm,was identified as a staring […]
Police praised for proactive role
STAMPING OUT GANGSTERISM KUCHING: Datuk Richard Wee, chairman of Board of Management for Kuching Chung Hua Middle School No. 1, 3 and 4, has commended the police for taking a more proactive role in stamping out the issue of gangsterism and school bullying throughout Malaysia. Earlier, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador had […]
Union welcomes anti-gangsterism measures
KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) welcomes the measures taken by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) to curb gangsterism including at the school level, as announced by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador recently. Earlier, Abdul Hamid had said that his mission was to correct the minds of the people in order […]
It’s everyone’s problems: Principal
KUCHING: Integrated efforts from all parties are required to curb gangsterism and bullying in schools. St Joseph’s Private School principal Father Francis Lim said that teachers and students must play an active role in being alert and stopping gangsterism and bullying in schools. “Nobody should say that it is not their problem. It affects everyone […]
Put a stop to gangsterism in Bintulu
UPHOLDING THE LAW KUCHING: The police have been urged to promptly investigate and enforce law against any criminal acts that could threaten the peace and stability in Bintulu. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said that he totally and utterly condemned the actions of hooligans in this industrial town — who resort to abusing […]
