Missing septuagenarian found safe
LAWAS: An elderly man, who was reported missing after failing to return home from his farm at Kampung Masjid Baru, Merapok, was found safe and sound on Wednesday (Oct 19). A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department said rescuers and villagers found the 75-year-old man around 4.50 pm. The man, found in safe condition […]
Curbing entry of illegal immigrants from Sabah
Army post at Merapok KUCHING: The only army post at the border of Sarawak and Sabah will be constructed in Merapok, Lawas to curb the entry of illegal immigrants (Pati) from Sabah. “We are currently working on getting the allocation to construct this post after the suggestion from Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari […]
12 illegals deported
KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) thwarted two illegal entry attempts involving seven Filipinos and five Indonesians at separate locations on Sunday. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail, who confirmed the case, said the first attempt involving Filipinos took place around 6pm around Kampung Masjid Baru, Merapok in Lawas. A patrol team spotted and detained […]
