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Death of pigeons still under investigation

The North Kuching City Hall (DBKU) issued a notice stating the council is serious in investigating the death of about 40 pigeons at Kuching Waterfront. For the safety of the public, DBKU has cordoned off a section of the waterfront and has put up safety tape. The public are encouraged to help the council to […]

Hunt for RM1 mln Macau scam suspect ongoing

KUCHING: Authorities are still hunting for the 39-year-old suspect behind last month’s RM1.03 million Macau scam. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed that the investigation is ongoing with help from Bank Negara Malaysia, relevant banks, and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). “For now, it is still active and we are looking for the […]

Election candidate told to assist in police probe

KUCHING: Police have called in a candidate who contested in Gedong Constituency during the recent 12th state election to facilitate their investigation into issues purportedly raised during the campaigning period. Parti Bumi Kenyalang president Voon Lee Shan in a press release on Sunday (Jan 9), revealed that Tomson Ango, who contested as a PBK candidate […]

Authorities to investigate claims wild boar died of ASF

KUCHING: Investigation is ongoing regarding claims, which had since gone viral, that wild boars in Long Busang, Kapit had died from suspected African Swine Fever (ASF). Sarawak Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud said they were still carrying out investigations together with the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC). “Long Busang is a […]

Couple dies in bike-car collision

LUNDU: A couple died when their motorcycle collided with a car at Jalan Bokah here on Wednesday (Mar 31). The two victims were heading to Lundu from Kampung Raso at around 1.15pm before the accident happened. Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said they  were identified as Diser Migon, 59, and […]

Six escape fire unhurt

SIBU: Six individuals including three children managed to escape from their two-storey house which went up in flames at Jalan Oya Batu 16, today. State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said that a distress call about the incident was received at 5.15pm and a team of firefighters from the Sibu station was immediately […]

House contractor suffers head injuries in pub assault

MIRI: A 27-year-old house contractor was left with head injuries after he was assaulted in a pub in Permyjaya in the wee hours today while celebrating his birthday with friends. Also injured in the 1.10am incident was one of his friends. According to Miri police chief, ACP Lim Meng Seah, the man and a few […]