Security measures to curb vandalism at cemetery

BINTULU: Strict security measures will be taken to ensure acts of vandalism at the Kemunting Muslim Cemetery are not repeated. Chairman of the Bintulu Islamic Welfare Trust Board (LAKIB) Datuk Talib Zulpilip stressed that acts of vandalism at the Muslim cemetery involved are unacceptable. He encouraged the public to report any unusual activity they witnessed […]

Tighten security at key installations

KUCHING: Security at Sarawak’s vital infrastructures and strategic assets, including hydroelectric (HEP) dams, utilities, and telecommunications towers must be enhanced, said Datuk Liwan Lagang. The Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication said it’s about time the government prioritised security by establishing more Territorial Army (TA) units in these facilities. Liwan said the issue was highlighted […]

New technology to aid security control at border post

LUBOK ANTU: The state government will improve facilities at Lubok Antu-Nanga Badau Customs, Immigration, Quarantine and Security Complex (CIQSC) including utilising new technology to curb the entry of illegal immigrants (PATI) from neighbouring countries into the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the road in the Lubok Antu area is so […]

GOF suggests six new border posts

KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) has suggested the establishment of six new border posts to improve security along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border. The suggested locations are Biawak, Lundu; Kampung Stass/Kampung Sebubok, Bau; Kampung Raso, Lundu; Kampung Sapit, Padawan; Sungai Paku, Ulu Undop; and Tapak Megah, Belaga. GOF Sarawak brigade commander, SAC Mancha Ata, said the […]

Telco tower equipment vandalised, stolen

KUCHING: A telco tower situated on a hilltop between Bengoh Resettlement Scheme (BRS) and Dahan Estate near here has been vandalised barely nine days after its service was restored. Residents of five villages, four at the Bengoh Resettlement Scheme (BRS), namely, Kampung Semban, Kampung Rejoi, Kampung Pain/Bojong and Kampung Taba Sait, and Kampung Senadang extension […]