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?

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?

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 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 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

[image: 1784077612633-jalan-petanak-robbery-police.jpg] Police have arrested four locals over a gang robbery causing hurt at a carpark in Jalan Petanak, Kuching. Four suspects detained Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspects are aged between 22 and 27. They include three men and one woman. Police also seized a motorcycle and three mobile phones believed to be linked to the case. Remanded for investigation According to police, all four suspects tested positive for drugs and had previous records under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, the Penal Code and the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. One of them was also wanted by police. The suspects have been remanded for four days to assist investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt while committing or attempting robbery. Hot Score: 22/30 — Kuching city crime case, fresh July 14 update, public safety angle, clear police action. Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

[image: 1783577293136-kch-lorrydriver-cannabis.jpg] Source: The Borneo Post / Police photo A lorry driver was arrested in Kuching after police found packets believed to contain cannabis during a commercial vehicle operation. Kuching police said the case happened along Jalan Setia Raja on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, during an integrated operation involving traffic police and the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division. What police found Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said officers found three transparent packets containing compressed dried leaves believed to be cannabis in a brown sling bag carried by the 20-year-old driver. The items weighed about 17.50g in total. Police said the driver also tested positive for THC in a urine screening. Investigation ongoing The man was arrested under Section 6 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. The Magistrates' Court granted a four-day remand from July 8 to July 11. Police said 60 people and 55 vehicles were checked in the operation. A total of 16 summonses were also issued for traffic offences. Location: Jalan Setia Raja, Kuching Details: Commercial vehicle operation, suspected cannabis seizure, 16 traffic summonses Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/07/09/lorry-driver-arrested-with-suspected-cannabis-during-kuching-traffic-operation/ What do you think?

College students rescued a toddler found wandering alone along a dark roadside in Kota Samarahan at 2am on Saturday — now under police investigation. A three-year-old girl was discovered alone in the Taman Berlian commercial area early Saturday morning by several college students. The students, who were heading home on a motorcycle after eating at a nearby eatery, noticed the child waving for help and turned back to check on her. They found the toddler clutching a feeding bottle, a blue towel, and a small beaded basket, crying for her mother. Samarahan District Acting Police Chief DSP Barry William confirmed the case, stating that investigators have since located the child's family and are actively recording statements. "The investigation is underway to determine the circumstances that led to the child being left unattended near a major roadway," he said. The toddler was initially taken to the Samarahan District Police Headquarters before being referred to Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) for assessment. Medical staff confirmed she remains under observation as a precaution. Welfare authorities have also been notified and are monitoring the case alongside police. Location: Taman Berlian, Kota Samarahan Details: 3yo child found alone at 2am; rescued by college students; police investigating Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

Sarawak GOF seizes RM17.5 million in assets, busts massive diesel smuggling ring KUCHING (May 28) — The Sarawak Brigade of the General Operations Force (GOF) has cracked down on a large-scale diesel smuggling syndicate, seizing over 342,000 litres of subsidised diesel worth approximately RM1.8 million. [image: gof-diesel-bust.jpg] GOF commander SAC Lim Bak Phai The operation, code-named Op Tiris, ran from March 16 to Tuesday across 11 districts including Kuching, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Sibu, Kapit, Bintulu, Miri, Lawas, Bau, Serian and Lundu. Sarawak GOF Brigade commander SAC Lim Bak Phai said 820 inspections were conducted, resulting in 58 cases and 69 arrests. Breakdown of seizures: 342,000 litres of subsidised diesel — worth ~RM1.8 million Tanker lorries, heavy machinery and skid tanks valued at nearly RM17.5 million Over 5 tonnes of subsidised cooking oil (~RM40,000) More than 7 tonnes of coarse sugar (~RM31,000) One major find: a tugboat in Bintulu used to illegally store 20,000 litres of diesel without a valid permit. All cases have been handed over to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sarawak under the Control of Supplies Act 1961. Location: Multiple districts across Sarawak Details: 820 inspections, 69 arrests, RM20.3M total seizures Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/05/28/sarawak-gof-busts-diesel-ring-seizes-rm17-5-mln-in-assets-342000-litres-of-fuel/ What do you think?