Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Car chase ends in gunfire as suspects try to run over police

KUCHING: Three local men were arrested for attempted murder when they tried to ram into police officers following a high-speed chase early yesterday morning (Mar 29). Acting Kuching police chief Supt Merbin Lisa said the incident occurred at around 3.20 am when a crime prevention patrol team spotted a red

SAR underway after express boat passenger falls overboard

SARIKEI: A search and rescue (SAR) operation is underway for a passenger who fell from an express boat into the Sungai Paloh estuary yesterday (Mar 29). The incident happened at around 1.20 pm while the boat was en route from Sarikei to Kampung Paloh. The victim has been identified as

Belaga’s unity: An exemplary model of harmony and respect

BELAGA: The diverse ethnic communities in Belaga continue to set an exemplary model of unity and harmony. Utility and Telecommunication Deputy Minister Datuk Liwan Lagang expressed his pride in the strong bond of unity among the people of Belaga. He said the close ties, between different races and religions in

Motorcyclist killed after sudden lane change

SARATOK: A middle-aged man was killed after being struck by a car while changing lanes along Kilometre 50.4, Jalan Sarikei-Betong today. Saratok Police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the accident, involving a Toyota Camry and a Honda Wave motorcycle, happened at around 4.30 pm near the Pusa junction. Investigations revealed

Police seize drugs worth RM68,000, arrest suspected trafficker

SIBU: Police here made a major drug bust on Thursday, seizing over RM68,000 worth of illegal substances in three separate raids across Jalan Tong Sang, Jalan Merdeka and Jalan Langsat. Sibu Police Chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the swift operations, carried out between 10.15 pm and 11 pm, led to

Three injured in early morning collision

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Three local men were injured following a two-vehicle collision along Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa early this morning (Mar 29). The accident, involving a Honda City and a Perodua Viva, happened at around 3.30 am. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Kota Samarahan station were dispatched

Quick rest turns into arrest for motorcycle thief

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A local man was arrested for allegedly stealing a motorcycle after police officers spotted him acting suspiciously by the roadside near the Bukit Berangan Ria commercial lot on Thursday (Mar 27). Kota Samarahan police chief Supt Damataries Lautin said the arrest was made by an MPV team conducting

Missing man found drowned after falling into Batang Igan

MUKAH: An electrical wiring company worker, who was reported missing after falling into Batang Igan from his boat on Wednesday, was found drowned last night (Mar 28). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the body of Saffuan Zaffari, 30, was discovered by the villagers at 7.36 pm. Rescuers retrieved

Missing boy sneaks onto bus for nine-hour trip to Kapit

KAPIT: A 12-year-old boy reported missing at Eighth Mile, Penrissen Road in Kuching, was found safe in Kapit on Wednesday. Kapit police chief DSP Rohana Nanu said the boy, still in his school uniform, was taken to the police station after a concerned citizen found him at Kapit Bus Terminal,

Army housing project 50 per cent complete, ahead of schedule

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Multi-Class Armed Forces Family Housing (RKAT) construction project, set for completion by February 2026, has reached 50.05 per cent progress, putting it seven days ahead of schedule. Works (KKR) Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan shared the update following his official visit to the project site today.