Allow foreign workers to entre state
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has decided to recommend to the state government that by March, Sarawak should allow foreign workers to enter the state. Its chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas hoped that by allowing the entry of foreign workers, the number of undocumented immigrants (PATI) sneaking into Sarawak through various jalan […]
GOF arrests four illegals
SRI AMAN: Four illegal immigrants were caught by the General Operations Force (GOF) for entering Sarawak via an illegal route. The incident happened yesterday (15 Feb) around 11am when a team from the Lachau post was carrying out patrols around Jalan Ladang Sawit, Kampung Rapak Baru near the Malaysia-Indonesia border. During their patrol, the team […]
SDMC mulls stricter enforcement
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is looking into how to implement more effective enforcement in view of the increase in Covid-19 cases recorded in the state, with many occurring at longhouses. Its chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this matter would be discussed during the committee’s meeting today (Feb 5). “The state […]
Illegals smuggling syndicate crippled
KUCHING: A syndicate known as “Geng Adi Tailo”, known for being active in smuggling illegal foreigners into Sarawak, was believed crippled by the General Operations Force (GOF). GOF Sarawak brigade commander SAC Mancha Ata said his men scored the big hit during their operation dubbed ‘Ops Benteng Covid’ held around 1pm at the parking lot […]
Illegal logging foiled, two locals arrested
SIBU: The 10th Battalion General Operations Force (GOF) successfully foiled an illegal logging activity and arrested two locals in Kanowit last Thursday. GOF Sarawak brigade commander SAC Mancha Ata said a logging area in Nanga Lupus suspected of carrying out illegal logging activities, was raided and inspected around 10.20am. Inspections resulted in the discovery of […]
15 illegals who thought they could make it
KUCHING: Fifteen undocumented Indonesian immigrants, including a child, who harboured the dream of having a better life in Sarawak, were deported to their country following a failed attempt to enter and leave the state illegally over a period of three days from Tuesday (Dec 22) to Thursday (Dec 24). According to the First Infantry Division, […]
Rice smuggling still rampant in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Rice smuggling activities are still rampant in border areas despite regular enforcement operations mobilised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries’ Padi and Rice Regulatory division. Foreign syndicates are known to smuggle rice, purchased cheaply in countries such as Thailand and Vietnam, through illegal routes or lorong tikus at the border into […]
GOF thwarts attempted cross-border crossing
LUNDU: A group of eight illegal immigrants, including a woman, whose attempt to enter the state illegally was foiled by the General Operations Force (GOF) today. GOF Sarawak Brigade commander SAC Mancha Ata said the incident happened at 6.45am in Kampung Biawak here. A patrol team detained and inspected the individuals, comprising seven men and […]
Undocumented immigrants deported
KUCHING: Five undocumented Indonesian immigrants were deported back after their attempts to enter Sarawak illegally last Tuesday were foiled. The First Infantry Division disclosed there were four incidents of immigrants attempting to enter Sarawak between 12.40pm and 5.30pm at the Malaysia – Indonesia border. The first incident happened at 12.40pm in the Balai Ringin sector […]
Eight illegal immigrants deported
KUCHING: Eight undocumented Indonesian immigrants were deported back after their attempts to enter Sarawak illegally in the past three days were foiled. The First Infantry Division disclosed the first incident happened in the Balai Ringin sector last Thursday. A patrol team managed to detain two Indonesians who were seen trying to enter Sarawak. Inspections found […]