Public servant in Sibu loses over RM8k to scam

SIBU: A public servant in Sibu was left stunned after losing RM8,999 to a fraudulent ‘Shopee Cashback’ offer. According to Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, the victim, a woman in her 30s, reported the incident on Wednesday (June 14). “The victim received a phone call from an individual claiming to be from Shopee, who informed […]

Conned RM25k by friend in disguise

SIBU: A suspect who disguised as a friend succeeded in conning an accountant of RM25,000. The 50-year-old female victim on Wednesday (Jan 20) received a phone call from a man known as ‘Kevin’ whom she mistook for her friend, said district police chief ACP Stanley Jonathan Ringgit. Through the call, the suspect informed the victim […]

Saved by neighbour’s phone call

KUCHING: A phone call by a neighbour has prompted a 36-year-old woman to save extra time for her family to evacuate their home before the flood water level rose. Jasima Sahril was sleeping with her husband and four children (aged five to twelve) at the time of the incident at their house in Taman Malihah […]