Police arrests man for allegedly trespassing into political party’s office

KUCHING: Sarawak police have received two reports of criminal trespass into a political party’s office at Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce recently. It was understood that the suspect, who is a middle-aged man, has since been detained by the police for further action. The suspect, believed to be unsound, had allegedly entered the office and […]

Viral video of man removes GPS flags; an appointed contractor

KUCHING: Police have confirmed that a viral video of a man uprooting flags belonging to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) around Jalan Pending, was not an act of mischief. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the 47-second video, which had gone viral this morning, happened near SMK Chung Hua Middle School No. 1. “Our investigations found […]

PDRM hand over 3 women involved in human trafficking to Thai police

PETALING JAYA: The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) today handed over three Thai women believed to be part of a syndicate involved in human trafficking into Malaysia, to the Royal Thai Police. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the three women, in their 30’s and on the wanted list of Thai police, […]

Key witness of attempted rape sought

PADAWAN: The police are looking for Erik Maang During, 50, to assist in an ongoing investigation of an attempted rape. Padawan district police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said that the individual is a key witness to the attempted rape allegation made by a 28-year-old female victim. “The victim has made a police […]

Police confirms motorcycle crash that claims man’s life in Kuching

KUCHING: A local man died from injuries after his motorcycle skidded and crashed along Jalan Matang early this morning (Nov 1). Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah, when contacted, confirmed that they received a report pertaining to the accident at around 4am. “The accident involved a 25-year-old man who was riding his motorcycle alone […]

Samarahan police cripples “Geng Fuad” in Op Lejang

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police here have brought down a motorcycle theft syndicate with the arrest of four locals in an operation codenamed ‘Op Lejang’ last week. District police chief DSP Brodie Brangka in a press conference today (Oct 31), said the first suspect was arrested on October 28 following a raid on a house in Kampung […]

Businessman fined RM2k for bribing cop

KUCHING: The Sessions Court here fined a businessman RM20,000 after pleading guilty to bribing a police officer with the rank of inspector with RM2,000 today (28 Oct) . This was so that he would not take legal action against his employees who smuggled diesel fuel for sale in December of last year. Accused Lee Wei […]

70,000 personnel on standby to face floods

By Bernama KOTA BHARU: As many as 70,000 officers and personnel from various agencies are ready to be deployed to deal with the possible flood disaster due to the Northeast Monsoon, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. He said the number includes the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) with 21,018 personnel; the Malaysian Armed Forces […]

Six men held for gang robbery

SIBU: The police have arrested six men on Thursday for alleged involvement in a gang robbery at Jalan Khoo Peng Long. Sibu Police Chief, ASP Zulkipli Suhaili in a statement today said that all the suspects were arrested following a police report of the robbery on Oct 19 at 11.30 pm. According to him, during […]

1,398 police personnel assigned for GE15

KUCHING: The district police headquarters (IPD) here has assigned a total of 1,398 police personnel to help control and manage governance in the event of flooding during the 15th General Election (GE15). Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah in this context, said the district police headquarters (IPD) is ready to carry out the responsibility […]