Intoxicated drivers detained
SIBU: Police arrested two motorists for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in an operation codenamed ‘Ops Mabuk’ here recently. The operation was held in conjunction with Gawai Dayak celebration. Both drivers are believed to be intoxicated with the alcohol concentration exceeding the prescribed limit. They were taken to the traffic police station for […]
12 motorists detained for drink driving
MIRI: Twelve motorists aged between 24 and 64 years were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol during ‘Ops Mabuk’ conducted at Jalan Miri-Bintulu on Saturday night and Sunday morning. A total 80 individuals were checked during the five-hour operation which kicked off at 11.30pm Saturday. During that period, a total 32 summonses for […]
Firemen come to aid of elderly motorist
SIBU: An elderly motorist had to be freed after he was trapped in his vehicle following a crash on Monday night (Jan 17). The 68-year-old man who was in a Proton Wira suffered injuries in the collision with a lorry along Jalan Sibu-Durin. He was trapped in his seat after his car ended up crashing […]
Motorist killed, another injured in crash
MIRI: A motorist was killed and another injured when a car they were travelling in crashed into a road divider at Mile 27, Bintulu-Miri road today (April 28). Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the duo was travelling towards Miri from Bintulu when their car suddenly went out of control […]
Motorist killed in two-vehicle crash
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A 24-year-old motorist was killed in a collision involving a car and a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle at Jalan Entiggan-Nangka here early last Friday. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident occurred at 5.15am when both vehicles were travelling in opposite directions. The victim identified as Chong Poh Pin, 24, […]
Concerned motorists in Mukah want trees trimmed
MUKAH: Concerned motorists are up in arms over a cluster of trees by the road kerb near a junction in the old town here. Their grouse – the tress are obstructing their view, and the motorists are urging the authorities to take appropriate action. New Sarawak Tribune went to the area on Tuesday (Jan 19) […]
Motorist dies after ramming roadside tree
SIBU: A motorist was killed when the pickup truck he was driving crashed into a tree at Jalan Sungai Bidut here today. District police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit said the incident occurred around 12.30am when the victim was driving alone towards Igan Bridge. It is believed that the truck had gone out of control, […]
Motorist severely injured in crash
SIBU: A motorist sustained severe injuries when his car went out of control and crashed at Jalan Salim-Stabau on Saturday (Nov 14). Sarawak Fire Department Zone 4 (Sibu) chief Janggan Muling said the victim suffered a broken right wrist and a broken right leg. Sibu fire station received a distress call at 9.39am and despatched […]
Three plead guilty to reckless driving
KUCHING: Three motorists pleaded guilty to reckless and careless driving in the Magistrates Court here yesterday. In the first case, a 23-year-old man pleaded guilty to reckless and careless driving on January 31 and was duly fined RM5,000. Then Jak Pin paid the fine. State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said […]
