1,767 eligible retirees yet to receive PJPN
KUCHING: Sarawak police have discovered that 1,767 eligible police retirees have yet to receive the ‘Pingat Jasa Pahlawan Negara’ (PJPN). Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata revealed this in a press conference following the PJPN award ceremony at Dewan Pahlawan, Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) Headquarters here yesterday (Mar 6). “According to the Royal Malaysia […]
Late police officer posthumously awarded PJPN for valour
KUCHING: The late ASP Wilfred Gomez Malong was posthumously awarded with the ‘Pingat Jasa Pahlawan Negara’ (PJPN) by Sarawak police on Wednesday. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata presented the award to Wilfred’s son Isaac Alexander Gomez at Dewan Pahlawan, Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) Headquarters here. Mancha stated that the award was conferred to […]
Minister lets Sarawak police probe reports against Zool
BY JACQUELINE DAVID KUCHING: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail leaves it to the Sarawak police to investigate police reports filed against Zool Amali Hussin, also known as ‘Bozz Jebat’ for his disrespectful remarks towards Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Saifuddin said the Sarawak police had the prerogative to investigate […]
Police prepare 559-strong force for Global Muslim Business Forum security
KUCHING: In preparation for the upcoming Global Muslim Business Forum (GMBF), Sarawak police are set to deploy a substantial force of 559 personnel dedicated to security and crowd control duties. This deployment comprises 70 senior officers and 489 junior officers drawn from various departments and branches within the Sarawak Police Contingent Headquarters (IPK). During a […]
Cops well prepared for Jepak by-election
KUCHING: The police are all geared up for the Jepak state by-election, Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said today. “We have already made preparations in terms of manpower. We have also carried out our plannings to ensure this by-election goes smoothly,” he told a press conference today. However, the police have yet […]
SCCA pledges joint effort with S’wak police in cybercrime awareness
KUCHING: The Sarawak Civil Community Awareness Association (SCCA) has expressed its commitment to collaborate with the Sarawak police in raising public awareness about cybercrimes and precautionary measures to take to avoid falling victim. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng gave the commitment during a courtesy call by the association’s executive committee members on […]
Cops set up task force to probe housing scams
KUCHING: Sarawak police have taken decisive action by forming a task force to investigate non-existent house construction scams plaguing the state. Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the scam has inflicted losses amounting to RM3 million on innocent victims in the state. It is allegedly done by a real estate company based in […]
Police to deploy 457 policemen for Malaysia Day assignments
KUCHING: Sarawak police are deploying 457 police personnel for various field assignments during the Malaysia Day national celebration this Saturday (Sept 16). Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri said the personnel comprised of 41 senior and 416 junior officers from various departments. “To ensure that the celebration is carried out smoothly and in an […]
Police detect 2,354 mule bank accounts in Sarawak
KUCHING: A total of 2,354 mule bank accounts have been identified by Sarawak police from January to June this year. Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Sapri said these accounts were involved in online purchase and part-time job offer scams, and other scams amounting to more than RM40 million in losses. The syndicates target fresh graduates, […]
400 traffic policemen for six-day Ops Lancar duty
KUCHING: Sarawak police have deployed a total of 400 police personnel to ensure the safety of road users during the six-day operation codenamed ‘Ops Lancar’ which coincides with the Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration. Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri told reporters the operation started yesterday (June 27) and will end on July 2. “The […]
