Cops arrest two suspects for vehicle theft
KUCHING: Police arrested two local suspects in Semariang on June 5 for their involvement in a vehicle theft case in Bintawa on May 17,2024. According to deputy district police chief Supt Merbin Lisa, the suspects, aged 23 and 29, caused a loss of RM5,000 to their victim. “Acting on intelligence, the police arrested and seized […]
Police pick up man with drugs worth RM20,269 on him
SIBU: Narcotics police arrested a local man for allegedly possessing various drugs worth RM20,269 on Wednesday (June 5). Sibu police chief ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the 32-year-old suspect was arrested around 5 pm in an entertainment centre at Lorong Langsat. “During the raid, police found five ‘Bailehui’ packets containing suspected ecstasy mixture drugs weighing 109.35g, […]
Top cops pay tribute to late hero
KUCHING: Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata, along with Deputy Commissioner Datuk Ibrahim Darus, paid tribute to the passing of national hero Corporal Etim Jam, highlighting him as an inspiration to all. Etin Jam was a native of Lubok Antu, Sarawak, and began his service as a Police Constable on February 27, 1963, at Battalion […]
Police looking for Ling Soon Hing
JULAU: Police are currently on the hunt for a local man to assist with investigations into a case of voluntarily causing hurt and mischief in Pakan area on May 28. Julau police chief DSP Andam Sulin in a statement, said the suspect is identified as Ling Soon Hing, 42, whose last address at no 3A, […]
Ministry to investigate assault on disabled Grab driver by VIP bodyguard
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development will look into a case involving a disabled Grab driver who was allegedly assaulted by a VIP bodyguard in Kuala Lumpur. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said her ministry will examine the case to determine any possible aid for the deaf driver. “This is not […]
Police arrest man to assist probe into cat being thrown into river
GEORGE TOWN: The police have arrested a local man to assist investigations into a case where a cat in a gunny sack was tossed into a river along Jalan Kota Giam, Jelutong here last Friday. Timur Laut district police chief ACP Razlam Ab Hamid said the man, in his 40s, was arrested in the Jelutong […]
Ahmad Zahid: Police need more sophisticated equipment to combat crimes
BAGAN DATUK: Despite the increasing efficiency of police operations, police need more advanced equipment to combat crimes, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Ahmad Zahid said criminal activities have evolved and police should be provided with better equipment to stay ahead of irresponsible individuals using sophisticated technology to commit crimes. “Technology […]
Police need space to investigate Zayn Rayyan’s murder – IGP
BANDAR PERMAISURI: Police have asked all quarters to remain patient and give them space to thoroughly investigate the murder of autistic child Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin in December last year. Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said there have been no further arrests after Zayn Rayyan’s parents were nabbed in Puncak Alam last Friday. “They (victim’s parents) have been remanded […]
Faisal’s family leaves it to police to investigate
BUKIT MERTAJAM: Faisal Halim’s family is leaving the matter completely to the police to investigate into the incident that befell the Selangor FC winger. His father, Abdul Halim Saad, 60, said he and his family accepted the incident involving the fourth of five siblings and considered it to be God’s provision. “I would like to […]
Two caught drink driving
KUCHING: Traffic police have arrested two motorists for allegedly operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol. According to the Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, the operation, codenamed ‘Op Mabuk,’ took place along Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho from 11 pm on Saturday (Apr 20) until 2 am on Sunday (Apr 21). During the […]