Mechanic gets six months for having, disposing stolen motorcycle

KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court today sentenced a mechanic to six months in prison for possessing and getting rid of a motorcycle that was stolen by selling its parts. Magistrate Zaiton Anuar meted out the sentence against Alwin, 36, of Kampung Semeba after he pleaded guilty to two charges under Sections 411 and 414 of the […]

Mechanic picked up after rampage spree

BAU: Police arrested a mechanic who went amok and damaged properties in his parents’ house at Kampung Serasot last Friday (Jan 7). The incident happened around 10am when the 28-year-old suspect suddenly went on a rampage and damaged the drying rack, plates and bowls. After that, the suspect cleared the mess and left the house, […]

Mechanic found dead inside own house

MUKAH: A 34-year-old mechanic was found dead in his house in Kampung Petanak Seri here early this morning (Nov 24). Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said at about 6am the police received a call from the deceased’s brother-in-law informing that the former had died in the living room of a house. Thereafter […]

Mechanic arrested for stealing a damaged Perodua Kancil

MIRI: Police here arrested a private mechanic for allegedly stealing a damaged Perodua Kancil at Taman Tunku Bypass traffic light on Sept 15. Earlier, the police received a report from the complainant claiming that his damaged vehicle parked by the roadside had gone missing. In less than 24 hours after the report was lodged, police […]

Mechanic loses RM41,980 in loan scam

SIBU: A mechanic lost RM41,980 after falling prey to a loan scam. Sibu District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit, in a statement today, said the 45-year-old victim came across a loan advertisement on Facebook on Feb 28 and was immediately taken in. “He wanted to apply for a sum of RM40,000 to pay off […]

Enhancing Nangka’s mechanics industry

SIBU: The Nangka Constituency Youth Workshop Committee has been established to further enhance the motoring mechanics industry among the youth here. Local Government and Housing Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said the committee was set up by youth involved in motorcycle and car workshop enterprises. “Congratulations to this group who is committed and serious about […]