Hard of hearing elderly driver fined for not giving way to ambulance
BINTULU: A hearing impaired elderly driver was compounded for not giving way to an ambulance along Jalan Tanjung Kidurong here. The incident, which went viral on social media, happened around 4.40 pm on Tuesday (Jan 30) where a Toyota Vios on the fast lane was not giving away to an ambulance with its siren blaring. […]
Two nabbed for driving while inebriated in Kuching
KUCHING: Traffic police arrested two locals on suspicion of driving under influence of alcohol in ‘Ops Mabuk’ recently. According to the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, the operation was held at Jalan Tabuan, Kuching which commenced at 11 pm on Jan 25 and ended at 3 am, Jan 26. The operation led to the […]
68 summonses issued, three arrested during Ops Mabuk
KUCHING: A total of 68 summonses were issued and three people arrested for driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol in an operation along Jalan Tabuan last night (Nov 25). Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah said the Ops Mabuk operation comprised three officers and 14 police traffic personnel from the Kuching Traffic Enforcement […]
Six wayward high-powered motorbikes seized
SIBU: Traffic police here confiscated six high-powered motorcycles due to its exhaust modifications in an operation codenamed ‘Ops Samseng Jalanan’ recently. All of the motorcycles were confiscated under Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987 and taken to Sibu Traffic Police Station for further actions. Through a statement, police said the operation was carried […]
Changeable hawk-eagle rescued by traffic cops
MIRI: Three traffic police officers came to the aid of an injured changeable hawk-eagle found by the roadside in Permyjaya on Monday (June 27). The bird of prey was found when the officers were on a routine patrol in the area. They took it to a nearby vet for treatment. The changeable hawk-eagle was then […]
107 out of 141 parked motorbikes unlocked
DALAT: An inspection by the district’s traffic police in town here yesterday, found that there were a lot of unlocked parked motorcycles which were at risk of being stolen. A total of 141 parked motorcycles were inspected that day and of the figure, 107 were not locked while, only 34 motorcycles were locked. In addition, […]
RM1.5 mln paid for traffic summonses
KUCHING: A total of RM1.5 million has been collected thus far by the Sarawak Traffic Police from paid traffic summons as of Friday. This amount was the collection after summonses were given 50 percent reduction in conjunction with 214th Police Day Celebration. Its chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu stated that from the reduction launching date, […]
Police to rope in vehicles with modified exhaust
KUCHING: Sarawak Traffic Police are set to launch a two-week statewide operation against road users who have modified their vehicle’s exhaust to cause loud noises. Its department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the operation dubbed Ops Ubah Suai Ekzos (Ops Modified Exhaust) will be enforced from Mar 1 to 14. “Throughout the coming period, […]
16 found to be drug positive in roadblock ops
KUCHING: A joint roadblock operation last night (Dec 31) resulted in the arrest of 16 men who were found positive for drugs. Dubbed Ops Ambang Merdeka Tahun 2021, it involved the Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ), Sarawak Traffic Police and National Anti-Drugs Agency (Nada) Sarawak Enforcement and Safety Unit. The roadblocks from 8pm to 11pm […]
‘Don’t park indiscriminately’
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will inform the traffic police on vehicles parked indiscriminately; blocking the entrances to the popular night market at Butterfly Garden here. SMC market and petty traders standing committee chairman Albert Tiang said it usually occurs during trading hours. “The council will inform the traffic police on this issue. “SMC […]
