A 29-year-old woman has claimed trial over an alleged injury to a 20-day-old baby at a Kuching confinement centre. The woman pleaded not guilty at the Kuching Sessions Court on Aug 12 to a charge under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. The charge alleges that she negligently handled and lifted the baby from a cot in a way likely to cause physical injury. The incident was alleged to have happened between 12.30am and 1.30am on Aug 4. The baby was reported to have suffered a closed fracture of the right humerus. The court granted RM10,000 bail with two local sureties and ordered the accused to report to a police station once a month. Pre-trial case management is fixed for Sept 14. The charge remains an allegation, and the accused has pleaded not guilty. Location: Kuching Sessions Court / Kuching Details: The case is being prosecuted under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001. Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

A 59-year-old Kuching woman lost RM145,247 after being tricked into paying for a fake subcontract project in Sabah. [image: 1786248347640-scam.jpg] The victim met the suspect through an acquaintance in December 2025. The suspect claimed to have connections with Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) and offered her company a subcontract for work in Ranau. Between Jan 2 and Jan 14, 2026, she made five payments into four different accounts — RM145,247 in total — for so-called locking fees, equipment rental, workers' salaries, mobilisation and site expenses. She only filed a police report on Aug 8. Location: Kuching Details: Case investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code — cheating carries up to 10 years jail, whipping and fine. Source: DayakDaily ️ Police remind public to check suspicious accounts via Semak Mule portal. Report scams to NSRC hotline 997 within 24 hours. What do you think?

A 19-day-old newborn allegedly suffered a fractured left arm while under the care of a confinement centre in Kuching — and the parents are demanding answers. The baby's parents were told at 1am on Aug 4 that their child's left arm appeared swollen. An X-ray at the hospital confirmed a fracture. They lodged a police report and requested CCTV footage from the centre. What they saw allegedly showed a staff member handling the baby roughly — pulling the baby's arm forcefully while changing clothes, striking the baby's hand during feeding, and other vigorous movements. [image: 1786010686135-baby-fracture.jpg] The confinement centre issued a statement Wednesday saying it's fully cooperating with authorities. The staff member involved is no longer working there and is under investigation. The centre said it's reviewing its procedures and training. Parents shared the incident publicly to seek accountability and to prevent similar incidents from happening to other families. Location: Kuching (confinement centre, name withheld pending investigation) Details: 19-day-old baby, fractured left arm, police report lodged, CCTV examined, staff member no longer at facility Source: DayakDaily Infant safety in confinement centres — should there be stricter regulations?

Three Sarawakians have been arrested in Hat Yai, Thailand, with 87kg of crystal methamphetamine (syabu) worth an estimated RM4.3 million. [image: 1785988968572-sarawakian-drug-bust.jpg] The suspects were travelling by train from Bangkok to Narathiwat when Thai railway authorities detained them at Hat Yai station after discovering the drugs concealed in their luggage and backpacks. Bukit Aman Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) director Datuk Hussein Omar Khan confirmed the three are Sarawakians and that Malaysian police are working closely with Thai authorities. "Thai police and the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) have shared preliminary details of the arrest with us. We maintain close cooperation with the Thai authorities," he told Bernama. The seizure was the result of a joint operation involving Hat Yai Police narcotics unit, railway police, tourist police, and Thailand's ONCB (Region 9). Preliminary investigations indicate the methamphetamine was intended for a drug trafficking syndicate operating in Malaysia. The three suspects were reportedly promised RM8,000 each to transport the drugs. Location: Hat Yai, Thailand (suspects from Sarawak) Details: 87kg syabu seized, RM4.3 mln street value, suspects promised RM8,000 each Source: DayakDaily What do you think about Sarawakians getting caught up in international drug trafficking?

A 29-year-old local man has been arrested over an alleged recording case at Kuching Food Festival. [image: 1785751445591-pdrm_logo_kff_recording_20260803.jpg] Source: DayakDaily / PDRM file image Kuching police arrested a 29-year-old local man after he allegedly recorded a video that insulted a woman’s modesty at Kuching Food Festival. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspect was arrested at about 9.20pm on Aug 1. What police said Police seized the suspect’s mobile phone as evidence. A record check found that the suspect had no previous criminal record, and he has been remanded for two days to assist investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 509 of the Penal Code for insulting the modesty of a person by recording a video. If convicted, the offence carries jail of up to five years, a fine, or both. Police also reminded the public to respect other people’s privacy and avoid acts that break the law. Anyone with information on criminal activities can contact the Kuching IPD Control Centre at 082-241133. Location: Kuching Details: A 29-year-old man was arrested; police seized a mobile phone and are investigating under Section 509 of the Penal Code. Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

An 18-year-old has been arrested over an alleged Permyjaya shop break-in in Miri. [image: 1785546343232-permyjaya_breakin_20260801.jpg] Source: Sarawak Tribune Miri police arrested an 18-year-old local individual after a business premises in Permyjaya, Lutong was allegedly broken into and about RM100 cash was reported stolen. Miri District Police Headquarters said the report was lodged on July 23 at 3.20pm after the shop owner found signs of forced entry. CCTV footage allegedly showed a suspect damaging the door, entering the premises and leaving with the cash. Police action Location: Permyjaya, Lutong, Miri Details: A team led by Miri Police Station Chief ASP Goldy Jangan arrested the suspect in the Lutong area and seized several items believed linked to the case. The suspect has been remanded for investigation under Section 457 of the Penal Code, which covers housebreaking or breaking into a building with intent to commit an offence. Hot Score: 22/30 Source: Sarawak Tribune What do you think?

Police seized about RM92,000 worth of suspected untaxed cigarettes and alcohol during a Bau raid. [image: 1785470823330-bau_contraband_20260731.jpg] Source: Sarawak Tribune An 18-year-old shop worker was detained after police inspected a premises in Bau on July 30. Bau police chief Supt Mohd Haide A. Rahman said the raid was carried out at about 10.15am under Op Taring Alpha 1 and 2 by the General Operations Force Sarawak Brigade Intelligence Branch. Police said the worker could not show valid ownership or customs documents for the goods. The seizure involved 212 cartons of cigarettes and 99 cartons of assorted alcoholic beverages, all believed to be untaxed. Investigation Police said the suspect had worked at the premises for about two months with a monthly salary of RM1,700. The case is being investigated under Section 135(1)(d) of the Customs Act 1967. Police will also apply to remand the suspect under Section 116C of the same Act. Location: Bau Details: 212 cartons of cigarettes and 99 cartons of alcoholic drinks seized Source: Sarawak Tribune What do you think?

Sibu police say the new synthetic drug known as “Piu Piu” has not been detected locally, but monitoring has been tightened. [image: 1785384278911-sibu_piu_piu_20260730-resized.jpg] Source: The Borneo Post Sibu police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the drug is believed to be mixed with vape liquids, and police are watching entry and exit points to prevent it from entering the district. He said police are still waiting for confirmation from the Health Ministry on the exact composition of the substance. Commercial crime and narcotics remain key policing priorities in Sibu. Police also said index crime has dropped by about 7%, equal to around 35 fewer cases. Location: Sibu Details: Police monitoring tightened over emerging synthetic drug threat Hot Score: 22/30 Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

A 69-year-old retiree in Miri lost RM367,000 after joining an online investment scheme that promised fast returns. [image: 1785211547300-miri_scam_20260728.jpg] Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the man saw a social media advertisement earlier this year and contacted a person claiming to be an investment agent. Between June 9 and July 26, 2026, the victim made 48 transfers into three bank accounts. The total came up to RM367,000. He realised something was wrong when he tried to withdraw the supposed profits, but kept getting excuses. Police advice The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating. Police advised the public to be careful with investment ads promising unusually high returns in a short time. Check with Bank Negara Malaysia's Financial Consumer Alert List and the Securities Commission Malaysia Investor Alert List before putting in money. Location: Miri, Sarawak Details: Report lodged with Miri Commercial Crime Investigation Department on Monday. Photo: Max Pixel via The Borneo Post Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

Sarawak Immigration checked 117 people across 21 locations and detained 30 foreign nationals over suspected immigration offences. [image: 1785038846558-sarawak_immigration_raids.jpeg] Photo: The Borneo Post KUCHING, July 26: The Sarawak Immigration Department detained 30 foreign nationals after enforcement raids from Thursday to Friday. The checks covered 21 locations, including Kota Sentosa, Tapah, Siburan, Serian, Kota Samarahan, Batu Kawa, Tabuan Jaya and Pending. What officers checked The department said the raids were based on public complaints and surveillance. The operations focused on coffee shops, premises suspected of illegal online gambling, and entertainment centres. Out of 117 people checked, 30 foreign nationals were believed to have committed offences such as overstaying, holding expired passes, having no valid pass, or misusing social visit passes. The alleged offences fall under Section 15(1)(c) and Section 6(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63, plus Regulation 11(7)(a) of the Immigration Regulations 1963. All detainees were taken to the immigration office for further action. Source: The Borneo Post Hot Score: 26/30 What do you think?

A viral stunt at Darul Hana Bridge has now become a police matter. [image: 1784941442264-dbku-darul-hana-bridge-stunt.jpg] Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) said it has lodged a police report after a short video showed an individual allegedly jumping from the Darul Hana Bridge at Kuching Waterfront. The video was said to have started circulating on July 23, and DBKU filed the report at 2.11pm on July 24. Why DBKU is taking it seriously DBKU said the act could endanger the person involved, affect public safety and encourage copycat behaviour at one of Kuching's main landmarks. The city hall also said such actions may fall under public nuisance provisions, and asked anyone with information about the person in the video to assist PDRM or DBKU. Location: Darul Hana Bridge, Kuching Waterfront Details: DBKU police report lodged on July 24, 2026, after viral July 23 video Hot Score: 27/30 Source: https://dayakdaily.com/dbku-condemns-viral-darul-hana-bridge-stunt-jump-lodges-police-report/ Photo: DayakDaily Public landmark, public safety. What do you think?

A foreign man suspected of installing ATM skimming devices in Brunei was arrested at Miri Airport. [image: 1784779520259-miri-atm-skimming.jpg] Police said the suspect, in his 50s, was picked up at the Miri Airport terminal around 5.30pm on Monday by a team from Miri police headquarters. Miri police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the arrest came through cooperation and information sharing between the Royal Malaysia Police and the Royal Brunei Police Force. What happened The man is suspected of being involved in placing skimming devices on ATM machines in Brunei Darussalam. He was handed over to Brunei police the same day for further action and investigation under Brunei law. Police also reminded the public to check ATM card slots, keypads and other parts of the machine before making transactions. If something looks suspicious, avoid using the machine and alert the bank or police. Location: Miri Airport Terminal Details: Cross-border ATM skimming case; suspect handed to Brunei police Source: Utusan Borneo What do you think?

Police seized 25kg of suspected methamphetamine in MJC Batu Kawah, with a 63-year-old man arrested. [image: 1784693120117-mjc-batu-kawah-drugs.jpg] Kuching police made the arrest at a carpark in MJC Batu Kawah New Township during a raid on July 15. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Zainal Abdullah said the suspect was inside an SUV when police found the drugs, believed to be methamphetamine. What police said Police believe the man was acting as a runner for a drug trafficking syndicate. He tested negative for drugs, but police said he had previous records under the Entertainment Ordinance and the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. The suspect has been remanded until Thursday. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Location: MJC Batu Kawah New Township, Kuching Details: 25kg suspected methamphetamine seized; 63-year-old man arrested Source: Original report Image source: The Borneo Post / Malay Mail What do you think?

Sarawak commercial crime cases went up sharply in the first half of this year, with losses now at RM90.4 million. [image: 1784606637184-sarawak-commercial-crime-resized.jpg] Sarawak Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Saifullizan Ishak said police recorded 2,530 commercial crime cases from Jan 1 to June 30, 2026. That is a 36.31% increase from 1,856 cases in the same period last year. What police are seeing The spike is mainly linked to cybercrime and scams, including: e-commerce scams fake investment schemes non-existent loan offers job scams phone scams Losses also rose to RM90.4 million, up 35.38% from RM66.7 million last year. Police also said an online scam syndicate was recently taken down, with two suspects arrested in Miri for allegedly withdrawing scam money through ATMs. Location: Sarawak Contingent Police Headquarters, Kuching Details: 2,530 cases, RM90.4 million losses, Jan 1-June 30 period Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/07/21/sarawak-commercial-crimes-jump-36-pct-losses-reach-rm90-4-mln/ What do you think?

Two checked-baggage drug smuggling attempts were stopped at Kuching International Airport, with Customs seizing drugs worth about RM1.32 million. [image: 1784541833508-customs-kia-drugs.jpg] Sarawak Customs said its Narcotics Branch carried out the operation on July 9 after two Malaysian men arrived on a domestic flight from Johor Bahru. Location: Kuching International Airport Details: In the first case, officers detained a man around 9.10pm after he allegedly removed a baggage tag from his suitcase near the arrival hall. Officers found 13 Chinese tea packets believed to contain about 13.2kg of methamphetamine, worth around RM660,000. A second man from the same flight was later arrested using a similar method. The second seizure involved about 13.178kg of methamphetamine and 83 Eramin 5 tablets, worth about RM660,560. The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

Forty-nine people tested positive for drugs in a Bintulu AADK operation covering eight hotspot areas. [image: 1784520362202-bintulu-aadk-drug-operation-resized.jpg] AADK Bintulu screened individuals during an integrated operation last Friday at locations including Jalan Bintulu-Sibu, Kampung Dato, Kampung Baru, Bukit Nyabau, Kampung Jepak, workers' quarters along Jalan Bintulu-Miri, PPR Bandaria Park and Kampung Penan Muslim Batu 10. The agency said all 49 people screened tested positive. Forty were positive for methamphetamine, eight for ketum and one for THC. The group included a pregnant woman and a minor. What happens next AADK Sarawak said the cases will go through further action under the relevant law, including assessment to decide suitable treatment and rehabilitation. The agency also said it will keep strengthening detection, enforcement and rehabilitation work in high-risk communities. Location: Bintulu Details: 16 AADK personnel took part in the operation across eight hotspot locations. Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

Two suspects have been arrested after a robbery case that caused injuries at Jalan Canna, Kuching. [image: 1784509460855-jalan-canna-robbery.jpg] Kuching police said a man and a woman, aged between 19 and 25, were picked up at about 1.05am during an operation at Jalan Satok. The case happened on Saturday, July 18. Police said both suspects were arrested within 24 hours of the incident. What police said Urine screening for both suspects came back negative for drugs. Police also said the male suspect has one previous criminal record linked to voluntarily causing grievous hurt. Both suspects have been remanded for five days to help the investigation under Section 394 of the Penal Code. Location: Jalan Canna, Kuching Details: Robbery causing hurt; two suspects remanded for five days Source: DayakDaily Anyone with information can contact the Kuching IPD operations room at 082-244444 or go to the nearest police station. What do you think?

Kuching police arrested one rider, impounded 24 motorcycles and issued 129 summonses during an overnight operation against illegal street racing at Jalan Astana. [image: 1784455512760-jalan-astana-street-racing.jpeg] Photo: Sarawak Tribune The operation ran near the Petronas station from 11.30pm on July 18 until 3am on July 19. A senior officer and 11 personnel from the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division inspected 92 people and 80 motorcycles. A 22-year-old local man was detained for suspected reckless and dangerous riding under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. His motorcycle was seized for further action. Another 24 motorcycles were impounded under Section 60, while the summonses covered various traffic offences. Why the numbers matter The arrest was one part of a wider enforcement operation. An impounded motorcycle does not automatically mean every owner was racing; police may hold a vehicle for inspection or action over roadworthiness, registration or modifications. Likewise, a summons is an allegation or notice that still follows the legal process. For residents around Jalan Astana, the main issue is the risk created by high-speed riding late at night: shorter reaction time, noise and danger to other road users who are not part of the activity. Suspected racing should be reported with the exact location, time, direction of travel and vehicle details only when it is safe to observe them. Do not chase or confront riders. This article records the July 18–19 operation and is not a claim that enforcement is happening at the location right now. Location: Jalan Astana, Kuching Operation: 92 people and 80 motorcycles checked Sources: Sarawak Tribune · Royal Malaysia Police

Batu Kitang is expanding its neighbourhood watch from Mile 3 to Mile 6 and Mile 10. [image: 1784423060047-batu-kitang-neighbourhood-watch.jpg] Source: The Borneo Post KUCHING residents around Batu Kitang will see more organised neighbourhood watch sectors, starting with the Mile 3 area and moving next to Mile 6 and Mile 10. What is changing Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Lo Khere Chiang said the first sector is already active around Arang Road, Mile 3 Bazaar, Seng Goon Garden and the area near Timberland Medical Centre. The next two sectors will cover Mile 6 and Mile 10. Each sector will be led by police officers, with support from the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation, Rela personnel and local community leaders. Why it matters The idea is simple: faster reporting when residents see suspicious activity, tighter communication through community WhatsApp groups, and closer cooperation with police. Padawan district police also showed community leaders how to use the Volunteer Smartphone Patrol app during the dialogue at Mile 10 Kota Padawan Community Hall. Location: Batu Kitang, Kuching Details: Neighbourhood watch sectors from Mile 3, expanding to Mile 6 and Mile 10 Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

[image: 1784282630570-ai-voice-scam.jpeg] A Kuching Feng Shui consultant says scammers cloned his voice with AI and tried to borrow RM4,500 from his friends. The case was raised at a press conference in Jalan Setia Raja on Friday, July 17. The victim, Alex Ling, said the fake voice was not perfect, but close enough that people who did not know him well could be fooled. SUPP Public Complaints Bureau chief Milton Foo said this was already the third voice-cloning scam case brought to his office in two weeks. The earlier cases involved people from Kenyalang Market and Pending Seafood. What happened A mutual friend received a distress call on July 14 from someone who sounded like Ling. The caller claimed he urgently needed RM4,500 for a relative's medical operation. The friend checked with Foo instead of transferring money. Foo advised him to keep the caller talking and ask for the bank account number. When the caller returned 30 to 50 minutes later, the friend managed to record the conversation. Ling has lodged a police report to clear his name. Foo reminded the public not to trust a voice call alone, especially when money is requested urgently. Location: Jalan Setia Raja, Kuching Details: AI voice-cloning scam attempt involving RM4,500; police report lodged; third similar complaint in two weeks. Source: DayakDaily If someone suddenly calls asking for emergency money, verify through another channel first. What do you think?