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Suspected fake RM100 note found among bus fares
SERIAN: A suspected counterfeit RM100 note found on a bus company’s cash collections has landed in the hands of police after a bank failed to verify its authenticity. The note was handed over to police for further investigation after several attempts to authenticate it using a currency detection machine proved unsuccessful. Police here said they received a report on Tuesday (Oct 27) after the note was discovered during a bank deposit involving fares collected by a bus service company.
Security guard caught with meth, tests positive for drugs
MUKAH: A security guard was taken into custody after police allegedly found him in possession of suspected methamphetamine along Jalan Mukah-Balingian on Tuesday (Oct 27). The 36-year-old was detained at the roadside by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) during ‘Ops Tapis Khas’ at around 5.20 pm. Police seized a straw tube containing crystalline substances suspected to be methamphetamine, weighing 0.45 gramme and valued around RM50.
Elderly cyclist dies nearly 13 hours after hit-and-run
SARIKEI: A 74-year-old woman died in hospital almost 13 hours after being struck by a silver pickup truck whose driver fled the scene along Jalan Repok here on Tuesday (Oct. 27). The elderly cyclist suffered severe head and body injuries in the 4.50 am collision while riding towards Sarikei town. Sarikei police chief, Supt Aswandy Anis said preliminary investigations found that the woman was cycling alone along the left side of the road when the vehicle struck her on the right side.
Cops issue 35 traffic summonses in six-hour operations
MIRI: Thirty-five traffic summonses were issued after traffic police inspected 38 motorcycles during operations targeting illegal street racing activities on Tuesday (Oct. 27). ‘Ops Motosikal’, conducted by the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division, covered Taman Tunku, Taman Jelita and Kampung Lusut from 3 pm to 9.30 pm.
Civil servant nabbed with suspected meth
SERIAN: A civil servant was arrested after narcotics police allegedly found him in possession of suspected methamphetamine on Tuesday (Oct. 27). The 29-year-old was taken into custody by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) at an orchard house in Kampung Rayang. Police also seized 0.54 gramme of suspected methamphetamine as evidence. Serian police chief, Supt Freddy Bian Stanislaus Bian said the case is being investigated under Section 12(3) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
Elderly driver dies in head-on collision
KUCHING: An elderly man was killed following a fatal head-on collision involving two vehicles along Jalan FAC here on Tuesday morning (Oct 27). The accident happened at around 6 am and involved a Perodua Viva driven by the 61-year-old victim and a Perodua Myvi driven by a 20-year-old man. Preliminary investigations found that the Myvi driver allegedly lost control of his vehicle before veering into the opposite lane and colliding with the oncoming Viva.
Man held over motorcycle theft, dismantled parts recovered
SARATOK: A man with a history of crimes has been arrested in connection with the theft of a Yamaha 135LC motorcycle left at a bus stop at Simpang Krian last month. The 34-year-old was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) at an oil palm plantation in Awik on Monday (Oct 26). Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the motorcycle belonged to a 52-year-old labourer who had left it at the bus stop on Sept 29 after it broke down.
Express bus hits lorry, leaving driver injured
MUKAH: A 53-year-old man was injured after his lorry overturned when an express bus crashed into its rear along Jalan Balingian-Kuala Balingian Monday (Oct 26). The accident happened at around 2.15 pm when the Hino express bus, travelling from Mukah towards Bintulu, allegedly attempted to overtake the Toyota three-tonne lorry ahead. At the same time, the lorry was believed to be turning right, leaving the bus driver unable to avoid the collision.
Man held over unlicensed entertainment operations
KUCHING: An entertainment centre along Jalan Lapangan Terbang came under police scrutiny, with a 30-year-old man arrested and musical equipment seized over suspected unlicensed operations. The raid was carried out at around 11.30pm last Saturday (Oct 24), following suspicions that the premises was running entertainment activities without the required licence. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the case is being investigated under Section 5(1) of the Entertainment Ordinance 2000.
Paws on patrol, four K9s begin KLIA duties
SEPANG: Four specially trained police dogs are ready to sniff out drugs and criminal evidence at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) today (Oct 26), as part of efforts to strengthen security at the country’s main gateway. Ralph, Xava, Dante and Sam are part of the Royal Malaysia Police’s (PDRM) K9 Unit, using their keen sense of smell and specialised training to assist officers in detecting narcotics and criminal evidence.
Driver, passengers hurt in early morning crash
BINTULU: Three men were injured after the car they were travelling in, skidded off the road and crashed in front of the Petros Samalaju project early today. The 35-year-old driver suffered chest pain, while his 41-year-old front passenger sustained a forehead wound and an injury to his left shoulder. Meanwhile, a 30-year-old rear passenger also suffered wounds to his left ear and the back of his head.
Woman owns up to two-year drug habit
MUKAH: An unemployed woman who allegedly abused drugs for more than two years landed in police custody after testing positive for two types of drugs. The 48-year-old was arrested at around 4.30pm on Sunday (Oct 24) during ‘Ops Tapis Khas’ at the motorcycle parking area of the old Mukah Market, also known as Dataran Udang. Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said an initial search found no prohibited items on the woman at the scene.
Three motor bikes nabbed in racing crackdown
MUKAH: A public tip-off about illegal street racing prompted police to swoop on suspected offenders here early Sunday (Oct 25), seizing three motorcycles and issuing 10 traffic summonses. The operation, dubbed ‘Ops Samseng Jalanan’, was launched at around 12:30 am following public information about suspected illegal racing around Mukah town.
Scammers posing as MCMC, cops swindle woman of RM192,000
KUCHING: A woman was cheated out of RM192,000 after scammers posing as Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) officials and police officers convinced her she was linked to a money laundering case. The 61-year-old was contacted by the suspects on October 16 and told that she was implicated in a criminal case involving money laundering.
Yellow-clad duo arrested over shop break-in
MIRI: Two men in yellow coveralls allegedly crept into a car accessories shop through its rear entrance in the early hours of the morning, but their disguise did not stop CCTV from capturing the break-in. The shop owner lodged a police report at around 11.38am on Friday (Oct 23) after discovering that his premises along Jalan Miri-Pujut had been broken into.
23 detained in immigration swoops on rented rooms
BINTULU: Rented rooms above shoplots in the city came under scrutiny during two immigration enforcement operations that resulted in 23 undocumented foreigners being detained. The raids, conducted by the Sarawak Immigration Department through its Bintulu branch under ‘Ops Gegar’ and ‘Ops Sapu’, targeted four locations to inspect foreigners and ensure compliance with immigration laws. Buy Maps A total of 40 people were inspected during the operations, which involved 14 immigration officers.
Lunch breaks gave scrap rubber thieves their window: Cops
SARATOK: Two local men have been arrested over the theft of scrap rubber worth about RM6,300 from a depot belonging to the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) in Ulu Awik. The case came to light on Tuesday (Oct 20) when a plantation supervisor inspecting the RISDA depot discovered that some of the stored scrap rubber was missing.
Cops probe alleged axe attack on teacher at school
KUCHING: Police are investigating an alleged axe attack by a 16-year-old student that left a female teacher with a cut wound at a school here this morning (Oct 21). Acting Sarawak Police Commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak confirmed the incident in a statement today (Oct 21). He said police received information about the incident through the District Police Headquarters’ (IPD) control centre after a call came in via the MERS 999 emergency line at about 8.03am.
Teacher injured while confiscating sharp object from student
KUCHING: A teacher was reportedly injured while attempting to confiscate a sharp object brought to school by a secondary student this morning (Oct 21). The teacher was taken to the hospital for medical attention following the incident, according to a safety notice issued by the school. The student was promptly restrained and escorted to the principal’s office, where the student remained under supervision until authorities arrived and took over the matter.
NCID data shows 28.6 pct rise in Sarawak drug cases
KUCHING: Drug-related cases in Sarawak surged by 28.6 per cent in the first nine months of this year, with authorities warning of increasingly sophisticated syndicates exploiting online platforms and delivery services to distribute drugs, including to remote areas. Based on statistics by the Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID), it showed the state recording a total of 10,534 cases and 10,887 arrests from January to September this year.
Man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill father over land dispute
SARATOK: A 39-year-old man allegedly grabbed a wooden stick and threatened to kill his father during a heated argument over the division of inherited family land in Ulu Awik. The incident occurred at a longhouse at around 3.30pm on Monday (Oct 19), when the suspect became enraged during a discussion with his parents over their ancestral land.
Motorcyclist dies after collapsing on road
KUCHING: A 57-year-old motorcyclist died after suddenly after collapsing onto the road while travelling to work along Jalan Bayor Bukit here on Monday (Oct 19) morning. The man was riding from his home in Tabuan Jaya to his workplace at the Kuching Bus Terminal when he stopped his motorcycle by the left side of the road at around 7.30am. He suddenly collapsed onto the road and was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer from Sarawak General Hospital (SGH).
Man faces possible death penalty over cannabis haul
KUCHING: A 39-year-old man with no criminal record is staring at the possibility of the gallows or life imprisonment following his arrest over the alleged possession of 1.53kg of suspected cannabis in Petra Jaya. The suspect was arrested by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) in front of a house along Jalan Samariang at around 12.10pm on Monday (Oct 19).
Cybercrime tactics evolving, police told to stay sharp
KUCHING: Police personnel have been urged to strengthen their technological knowledge and investigative capabilities to keep pace with evolving digital and cybercrime threats. The need to stay abreast of technological developments was highlighted by Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu yesterday (Oct 20).
Don’t trade police integrity for personal gain, says OCPD
KUCHING: Police personnel have been warned against colluding with criminals or compromising their integrity for personal gain. The warning was issued by Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu yesterday (Oct 20), who stressed that the authority entrusted to police officers under the law must never be abused for temporary rewards at the expense of their personal and professional integrity.
RM50 sex services: Six held in vice raid
KUCHING: A massage parlour allegedly offering prostitution services at RM50 per session was busted in a raid here, with six people arrested for suspected vice and immigration offences. The six, comprising a local man and five foreigners aged between 26 and 49, were taken into custody during an ‘Ops Noda’ raid at the premises along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman at around 12:55 pm on Monday (Oct 19).
Heated row over jealousy erupts into fistfight, police probe
KUCHING: Jealousy allegedly sparked a brawl between two men in front of an eatery at Kenyalang Park Market here, leaving both injured. The fight, involving the men aged 24 and 27, broke out at around 4:00 am on Sunday (Oct. 18), and was captured in a 1-minute-12-second video that has since gone viral on social media. Kuching Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that police have received a report on the incident on Monday (Oct 19).
Father, infant escape unhurt as car turns turtle in crash
BINTULU: A man and his six-month-old baby boy escaped unhurt after the Perodua Axia they were travelling in was involved in an accident at Taman Tinggi last night (Oct 19). The crash, believed to have occurred at around 9.50pm, left the vehicle overturned on its roof. Both victims were helped out of the vehicle by members of the public before emergency responders arrived at the scene.
Midnight chase lands two in custody, suspected theft tools seized
PADAWAN: A police chase through Matang ended with the arrest of two men and the seizure of a Perodua Kancil loaded with tools, knives and other items suspected to be linked to a string of theft cases. The suspects, aged 35 and 43, were arrested by Padawan police task force at Lorong Harmoni 3, Taman Sri Harmony, at around 12.30am on Oct 20. Both men allegedly tried to flee when police moved in, sparking a chase before a struggle broke out during their arrest.
Man arrested for beating wife, 7-year-old son
KABONG: A 34-year-old man who allegedly assaulted his wife and seven-year-old son during an argument, was arrested in Gerigat yesterday (Oct 19). The suspect allegedly struck his 27-year-old wife on the forehead and their young son above the left eyebrow during the incident at a longhouse at around 8pm on Sunday (Oct 18). Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said both sustained bruising, with the longhouse chief stepping in to pull the victims away to prevent the situation from escalating.
Motorists held after alcohol tests exceed legal limit
PADAWAN: Three motorists were arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol during an operation targeting drink-driving activities in the district. Codenamed ‘Ops Mabuk’, the operation was conducted by the district Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division along Jalan Tan Sri Sulaiman Daud and Jalan Batu Kawa from 11.30pm on Oct 17 to 5.30am on Oct 18.
13 m-cycles hauled away in traffic ops
KUCHING: Thirteen motorcycles were seized for illegal structural modifications during an overnight police operation targeting street racing activities here. The motorcycles were found to have modifications that deviated from their original specifications during ‘Ops Motosikal (Samseng Jalanan)’, conducted by the district Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division. The vehicles were taken to the division’s office for further action under Section 60 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Laksa Sarawak among culinary offerings at Flavours of KLCC
KUALA LUMPUR: Laksa Sarawak, Master Carver Roast Lamb and an assortment of bite-sized treats were among the offerings showcased as the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) unveiled its culinary line-up for 2027. The inaugural Flavours of KLCC brought together clients and partners for a preview of menus designed for conferences, corporate gatherings, festive celebrations and private functions, alongside the centre’s expanded technical production capabilities.
GOF seizes RM5.77 million in contraband, arrests 35
KUCHING: The General Operations Force (GOF) seized contraband and other illicit goods worth an estimated RM5.77 million in 26 operations conducted across the state in the first two weeks of October. The operations, carried out from Oct 1 to 14 under ‘Ops Taring Alpha’, ‘Ops Taring Bravo’, ‘Ops Taring Batas/Awas’ and ‘Ops Taring Chiller’, also resulted in the arrest of 35 people, comprising 24 locals and 11 foreigners.
Security guard duped by fake Honda HR-V giveaway, loses RM1,300
MUKAH: A fake online contest promising a Honda HR-V and RM100,000 in cash cost a 61-year-old security guard RM1,300, with scammers demanding more money before he realised he had been cheated. Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the victim stumbled upon the Facebook advertisement on Oct 9 and followed a link to participate in the contest. The local man, who works as a security guard for a construction company, was later contacted through WhatsApp and told he had won a Honda HR-V.
Missing hunter found weak after eight days in forest
PADAWAN: A 53-year-old hunter who went missing after venturing into the forest alone was found weak and barefoot this morning (Oct 15), eight days after he disappeared in Kampung Emperoh Jambu here. The man, identified as Christie Fidelis Batest, emerged from an oil palm plantation near his cousin’s house at around 8.47am. Padawan police chief Supt Barry William said the man was found with several minor wounds on his ankles, wrists and arms.
‘Ops Tapis’ nets 20, seizes over RM7,000 worth of drugs
KUCHING: Twenty people were arrested and two types of narcotics worth over RM7,000 seized during a three-day special operation this week. Dubbed ‘Ops Tapis Khas’, the operation was conducted by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) from October 11 to 13, targeting drug trafficking and abuse in the district. Of those arrested, three were detained under Section 39A(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, and five were arrested under Section 12(2).
Army foils ciggie smuggling bid near border
SERIKIN: An attempt to smuggle 2,450 cartons of cigarettes worth over RM80,000 into Indonesia was foiled by the Army near the Malaysia-Indonesia border early today. The contraband was discovered in a white Isuzu D-Max intercepted along an illegal border route, about 400 metres from the border at around 5:00 am.
Rider killed in collision with car
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a car along KM17, Jalan Kota Samarahan–Sadong Jaya last night (Oct 13). The fatal crash occurred at around 8.30pm, involving a Yamaha Lagenda motorcycle ridden by the victim and a Perodua Bezza driven by a 44-year-old man. Preliminary investigations showed that the male victim is believed to have lost control before veering into the path of the oncoming car.
Man held over homemade air rifle for squirrel hunting
MUKAH: A homemade air rifle allegedly built for hunting squirrels landed a 52-year-old farmer in police custody during an operation dubbed ‘Ops Laras’ yesterday (Oct 13). The foreign national was arrested along Jalan Haji Mohd Fauzi at around 11am after police received intelligence about suspected illegal weapon possession.
Man held over alleged ketum water trade since last year
MUKAH: A 53-year-old man allegedly involved in selling ketum water since October last year has been arrested, with police seizing 2.7 litres of suspected ketum liquid from him. The local man was picked up by the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) at an unnumbered house in Kampung Petanak at around 6.45pm yesterday (Oct 13).
26 foreigners detained in immigration swoop on Lundu plantations
LUNDU: Two oil palm plantation workers’ accommodations here accounted for 26 of the 30 foreigners detained in an overnight immigration operation across Lundu and Kuching. The Sarawak Immigration Department said ‘Ops Sapu’ was conducted from 7pm on Monday (Oct 12) to 5am on Tuesday (Oct 13), with 22 enforcement officers deployed to four locations. In Lundu, 23 foreigners were detained at an oil palm plantation workers’ quarters after 29 people were checked.
Two arrested over string of break-ins
MIRI: Two local men have been arrested over a string of three break-ins targeting shops and eateries here recently. Miri police said the case came to light after the owner of a phone shop in Desa Senadin reported that his premises had been broken into by unknown individuals. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage showed a suspect wearing a hat and face mask breaking into the shop through the back door at around 4.24 am on Oct 3, allegedly using a tool to force open a padlock.
Six nabbed, two caught with meth
BAU: Six men were arrested on suspicion of drug offences, with police seizing suspected methamphetamine and urine screening tests finding all positive for drugs. Bau Police Chief, Supt Mohd Haide A. Rahman said the men, aged between 19 and 60, were detained during ‘Ops Tapis Khas’, ‘Ops Bersepadu Cegah Jenayah’ and ‘Ops Kesan’ on Monday (Oct. 12). Two of the men, aged 25 and 51, were caught with suspected methamphetamine during separate inspections at houses in Kampung Sri-eng and Kampung Skibang.
Man caught allegedly peeping on woman in office toilet
MUKAH: A woman screamed after spotting a phone being held over her toilet cubicle at work, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old contract worker suspected of peeping on her. The incident occurred at around 12:40 pm on Monday (Oct. 12) when the victim, an employee at the Mukah Divisional Health Office, was using a toilet on the building’s second floor.
Two men caught burning stolen telecom cables to extract copper
SARATOK: Two local men allegedly caught burning stolen telecommunications cables to extract copper were arrested at an oil palm plantation here, with police recovering pieces of the metal and aluminium. Acting on public information, the suspects were arrested in Kampung Pagan on Monday (Oct. 12), while allegedly burning cables stolen from a telecommunications tower at SK Nanga Abun along Jalan Bajau.
Man detained for having suspected meth
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Twelve plastic packets containing suspected methamphetamine were seized from a 30-year-old man here yesterday (Oct 12). Kota Samarahan police said the drugs were found in the man’s possession at the five-foot way of a premises during an inspection by district Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID). It is understood that the drugs weighed 8g and is estimated at about RM400. Both the man and seizures were taken to the district police headquarters (IPD) for further actions.
Trio arrested in drug raids, RM7,310 worth of drugs seized
KUCHING: Three locals were arrested in two separate operations here, with anti-narcotics police seizing suspected drugs worth RM7,310, including cannabis liquid valued at RM6,720. The raids were conducted by the district Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) on Sunday (Oct 11). Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the first raid at around 1.20pm led to the arrest of a 46-year-old local man at Kampung Bintawa Hilir, Petra Jaya.
Woman cheats death as car plunges down hillside
KAPIT: A woman narrowly escaped serious danger after her car skidded off the road and plunged down a hillside, coming to a stop among bamboo clumps opposite Kapit Hospital yesterday (Oct 12). The 30-year-old was still inside the Perodua Bezza when emergency responders arrived. Firefighters from Kapit station were dispatched to the scene following an emergency call at 5.42pm. Upon arrival, the team first secured the vehicle with a rescue rope before assisting the driver out of the vehicle to safety.
Lorry driver held after drug paraphernalia found in bag
MUKAH: A lorry driver was taken into custody after narcotics police found suspected drug paraphernalia in his bag, with a urine test later confirming drug use. The 24-year-old foreign man was detained at around 1.30pm yesterday (Oct 11) in front of a palm oil processing factory along Jalan Dijih during ‘Ops Tapis Khas’. Mukah police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the team noticed the lorry being driven in a suspicious manner before stopping the driver for inspection.
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