Pledge of tough action against road bullies
KUCHING: If road bullies believe they can get away scot-free, think again. Police have reassured the public that they will come down hard on road bullies who verbally insult, yell, physical threaten or resort to dangerous driving targeted at other road users. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah pledged that punitive action would be taken in […]
Police cripple social media blackmail in Ops Bugil
BY GABRIEL LIHAN AND ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Six suspects have been arrested after police took down six mule accounts used by a syndicate to blackmail unsuspecting social media users. Deputy Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said four cases have been solved with their arrest under Ops Bugil. ‘’Police are now on the lookout for the […]
Be wary of dubious job offers
KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) reminds members of the public not to be deceived by any job offers via online from unknown or suspicious sources or parties. SPA chairman Datuk John Lau Pang Heng said there are many types of job scam these days to lure those who are eager to earn supposedly high […]
Photo contest to promote Miri as a resort city
MIRI: The Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) is organising the ‘Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration Photography Competition 2022’. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said the objective of the photography competition was to promote the Ramadan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri atmosphere in Miri during this COVID-19 […]
Verify authenticity of information in social media
SIMUNJAN: The Program Taklimat Isu Semasa Komuniti Keluarga Malaysia organised by the Information Department is very timely to disseminate accurate and latest information on current issues as well as issues arising from the implementation of new government policies. Batang Sadong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said, such programme was crucial in order to explain issues […]
Baby Shima tempted to deactivate social media due to harassments
Social media can be very overwhelming for an ordinary person, let alone a celebrity. Dangdut songbird, Baby Shima, real name Nor Ashima Ramli, recently revealed that she once considered deactivating her social media accounts after receiving countless online harassments including receiving lewd images in her inboxes. The 30-year-old stated that she has always tried to […]
Juvenile arrested for posting naked videos of ‘girlfriend’
MIRI: Police arrested a teenager here for allegedly posting naked videos of his ‘girlfriend’ who is below 12-years-old. The 17-year-old suspect from Kuala Lumpur reportedly posted the lewd recordings of the child from Miri on his Instagram page. Miri OCPD ACP Hakemal Hawari, who confirmed this, said the suspect was arrested by members of the […]
Fairy Cave Nature Reserve now open
KUCHING: Fairy Cave Nature Reserve (FCNR) reopened its door to visitors on Friday. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) disclosed that its friendly FCNR team was eagerly waiting for visitors. “Do not forget to bring your families and friends to tag along with you to capture, viral and share the enchanting beauty of the nature reserve,” […]
Accountant loses over RM48k in scam
SIBU: A 30-year-old accountant here lost RM48,445 after her friend tricked her into paying for furniture that she was interested in getting. Acting Sibu OCPD Supt Dr Collin Babat said the woman happened to meet her friend at Jalan Merdeka on Feb 24. “The suspect had told the victim that she was interested in purchasing […]
Religious education important to avoid social ills
LUNDU: Religious education is important especially in this digital era as borderless exposure to information at one’s fingertips requires monitoring and religious knowledge to avoid being negatively influenced when browsing social media. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said this when officiating at the Khatam Al-Quran ceremony and Primary 6 and Pre-School appreciation ceremony at […]
