Man dies after falling from bridge
KUCHING: A local man was pronounced dead after he allegedly fell into the river from the Batang Salak Bridge today (Feb 20). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) identified the deceased as Voon Nyuk Shii, aged 34. Firefighters from the Petra Jaya station were dispatched to the scene at Jalan FAC after […]
Younger twin dies after falling into river
KUCHING: Tragedy struck as an 11-year-old boy lost his life after allegedly falling into a river at Kampung Gita Baru today (Jan 10). It was reported that the victim and his older brother fell into the river around 2.30pm and both of them were rescued by a local. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed that […]
Early morning crash claims driver’s life
KUCHING: A local driver succumbed to his injuries in a fatal crash along Jalan Rock here early this morning (Oct 24). Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah confirmed the unfortunate incident when contacted. “The 24-year old victim was pronounced dead at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) around 5.40 am,” he said. According to sources, the […]
Three riders perish in crash
KAPIT: Tragedy struck yesterday after a three-motorcycle collision along Jalan Mujong, Ulak Tapang Balleh claimed three lives. According to Kapit police chief DSP Rohana Nanu, the victims are locals aged between 15 and 23 years old. The fatal accident came to light when a friend alerted one of the victims’ siblings at around 5.30 pm, […]
Detainee dies during medical treatment
MARUDI: A local detainee was pronounced dead while receiving medical treatment at Beluru health clinic on Monday (July 31). Bukit Aman Integrity and Standards Compliance Department (JIPS) director Datuk Seri Azri Ahmad said the 50-year-old man was arrested under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation. “While en route to Marudi police headquarters […]
ATV rider dies, one injured in collision
MUKAH: A septuagenarian all-terrain vehicle (ATV) rider was killed in a collision with a car on the Mukah-Balingian Road at KM42 earlier this morning. According to Mukah District Police Chief Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Muhamad Rizal Alias, both vehicles were travelling in the same direction towards Mukah at around 7 am when the accident occurred. “The […]
Unconscious man pronounced dead at scene
MIRI: A man was found unconscious near a shoplot building in Jalan Kwang Tung early this morning and was pronounced dead at the scene by the paramedics. Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said no identification details were found on the body. “Preliminary investigation was conducted at the scene, we found no criminal elements,” he said. […]
Man dies in three-vehicle crash
KUCHING: A man has died in a three-vehicle collision involving two motorcycles and a sedan near a petrol station in Jalan Sejingkat here. The incident took place at around 12.29 am today. According to a spokesperson from the Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (MFRD), firefighters had to use special equipment to extract the victim, identified […]
Man killed in fatal collision
BAU: A local man died on the spot following a fatal two-vehicle collision along Jalan Keranji-Batu Kitang yesterday (Mar 5). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the accident involving a Perodua Kelisa and a Perodua Myvi happened around 6.45pm. Firemen from Bau station were promptly deployed to the scene after they […]
Student dies from injuries in collision
KUCHING: A male student was killed in a three-vehicle accident along Jalan Demak today. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune, confirmed that the accident happened around 2.25pm. Investigations found that the fatal accident involved three vehicles, namely two cars and a motorcycle, believed to be heading straight towards […]
