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The Sun
30-06-2025
- The Sun
Sarawak GOF seizes RM5.5 million in illegal logging, liquor, diesel, drugs
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) confiscated goods worth RM5,497,813 in four separate operations targeting illegal logging, liquor, diesel, and drugs between June 23 and 28. The operations, named Op Taring Alpha, Op Taring Bravo, Op Taring Awas, and Op Libas, were conducted in Kuching, Sibu, Miri, and Lundu. SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang, GOF Commander, confirmed the seizures in a statement today. The largest haul came from Op Libas in Sibu on June 24, where authorities raided an illegal logging site, arresting three men aged 39 to 57. A total of 350 logs and a wood-cutting machine were seized, with an estimated value of RM3.504 million. In Op Taring Alpha on June 23, GOF investigators raided a premises in Kuching, seizing 32,736 litres of untaxed liquor and arresting five men aged 26 to 36. A lorry was also confiscated, bringing the total seizure value to RM1,457,648. Meanwhile, Op Taring Bravo in Miri on June 25 led to the arrest of two men aged 32 and 45, along with the seizure of 39,300 litres of diesel stored without a permit. A storage tank and a lorry were also taken, with the total seizure valued at RM486,065. The final operation, Op Taring Awas in Lundu on June 28, saw three men aged 23 to 36 arrested after GOF officers found 0.32 grams of suspected methamphetamine in their vehicle. The total seizure, including the car, was worth RM50,100. From January 1 to June 30, Sarawak GOF recorded total seizures worth RM290.3 million, involving 236 cases and 355 arrests. Among those detained were 264 locals and 91 foreigners, with 193 vehicles impounded.
The Star
30-06-2025
- The Star
Over RM5mil in seizures by Sarawak GOF's crackdown on illegal activities
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) recorded seizures worth RM5,497,813 from four operations carried out last week, involving illegal logging, liquor, diesel and drugs. Its commander, Senior Asst Comm Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang, said that the four successful operations - Op Taring Alpha, Op Taring Bravo, Op Taring Awas, and Op Libas - were carried out between June 23 and 28 in Kuching, Sibu, Miri, and Lundu. He said the biggest haul was recorded by the 10th Battalion of the Sibu GOF, during Op Libas on June 24, where an illegal logging site was raided, resulting in the arrest of three men, aged 39 to 57, and the seizure of 350 logs. "Also seized was a wood-cutting machine, bringing the estimated total value of the seized items to RM3.504mil, based on market price,' he said in a statement on Monday (June 30). Under Op Taring Alpha on June 23, the GOF Investigation Branch raided premises here and seized 32,736 litres of various brands of liquor without customs duty approval, in addition to arresting five local men, aged between 26 and 36. "Also seized was a lorry, and the estimated total value of the seizure was RM1,457,648, according to market price. Through Op Taring Bravo, in Miri on June 25, a team from the GOF Miri raided premises in the district, arresting two local men, aged 32 and 45, and seizing 39,300 litres of diesel stored without a permit. A diesel storage tank and a lorry were also seized during the operation, bringing the total value of the seizure to RM486,065. Under Op Taring Awas on June 28, a team from the 11th Battalion of the Kuching GOF arrested three local men, aged between 23 and 36, in a vehicle in Lundu, and seized a transparent packet containing a substance believed to be methamphetamine, weighing 0.32g. The total value of the seizure, including the vehicle, was RM50,100. He said that, from Jan 1 to June 30, Sarawak GOF recorded total seizures amounting to RM290.3mil, involving 236 cases and 355 arrests. A total of 264 locals and 91 foreigners were arrested, with 193 vehicles of various types impounded.- Bernama
New Straits Times
30-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Over RM5 million seized in Sarawak GOF's crackdown on illegal activities
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) recorded seizures worth RM5,497,813 from four operations carried out last week, involving illegal logging, liquor, diesel and drugs. Its Commander, SAC Dr Che Ghazali Che Awang, said that the four successful operations - Op Taring Alpha, Op Taring Bravo, Op Taring Awas, and Op Libas - were carried out between June 23 and 28 in Kuching, Sibu, Miri, and Lundu. He said the biggest haul was recorded by the 10th Battalion of the Sibu GOF, during Op Libas on June 24, where an illegal logging site was raided, resulting in the arrest of three men, aged 39 to 57, and the seizure of 350 logs. "Also seized was a wood-cutting machine, bringing the estimated total value of the seized items to RM3.504 million, based on market price," he said in a statement today (June 30). Under Op Taring Alpha on June 23, the GOF Investigation Branch raided premises here and seized 32,736 litres of various brands of liquor without customs duty approval, in addition to arresting five local men, aged between 26 and 36. "Also seized was a lorry, and the estimated total value of the seizure was RM1,457,648, according to market price. Through Op Taring Bravo, in Miri on June 25, a team from the GOF Miri raided premises in the district, arresting two local men, aged 32 and 45, and seizing 39,300 litres of diesel stored without a permit. A diesel storage tank and a lorry were also seized during the operation, bringing the total value of the seizure to RM486,065. Under Op Taring Awas on June 28, a team from the 11th Battalion of the Kuching GOF arrested three local men, aged between 23 and 36, in a vehicle in Lundu, and seized a transparent packet containing a substance believed to be methamphetamine, weighing 0.32g (grammes). The total value of the seizure, including the vehicle, was RM50,100. He said that, from Jan 1 to June 30, Sarawak GOF recorded total seizures amounting to RM290.3 million, involving 236 cases and 355 arrests.
Daily Tribune
29-06-2025
- Science
- Daily Tribune
Bahraini Woman Makes History with UN Space Role
Shaikha Hessa bint Ali Al Khalifa has made history by becoming the first Arab Muslim woman to be appointed as the Second Vice-Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). Her appointment took place during the committee's 68th session in Vienna. Sheikha Hessa represented the Bahrain Space Agency and delivered the Kingdom's speech during the session. Her new role is a major step forward for Arab women in science and leadership roles around the world. In her speech, she shared Bahrain's recent achievements in space. These include launching the country's first satellite, 'Al Munther,' which was built locally to observe the Earth, and completing the second phase of the 'CO₂Sat' project to monitor carbon emissions with UK partners. She also highlighted Bahrain's cooperation with Oman to test artificial intelligence in space, and its involvement in the Arab satellite project '813' to study climate change. She also mentioned Bahrain's participation in three lunar missions. After the session, Sheikha Hessa said her appointment reflects international trust in the role of Arab women in science and decision-making. She added that Bahrain's space agency is committed to peace, innovation, transparency, and sustainability in space, especially for the benefit of future generations. She also confirmed Bahrain's support for UN projects like 'Space for Women' and 'Space for Water,' and its efforts to help developing countries access space technology. Bahrain is also working to reduce space debris and improve safety in space traffic. Her appointment was supported by all member countries and marks an important achievement for Bahrain. It also follows the upgrade of the National Space Science Agency to the Bahrain Space Agency, giving it more strategic responsibilities. COPUOS is the UN's main committee for space exploration and cooperation. Bahrain's role in its leadership is seen as a major success both scientifically and diplomatically.
GMA Network
01-06-2025
- General
- GMA Network
No winners of major lotto draws on Sunday, June 1, 2025
There were no winners of either of the major lotto jackpots offered by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Sunday, June 1, 2025. No bettor chose the winning combination of 17-28-33-02-49-20 for the Ultra Lotto 6/58 jackpot, which has risen to P90,813,300.00. There was also no winning bettor for the Superlotto 6/49 prize of P44,911,436.80, with nobody choosing the winning numbers 27-19-23-06-38-10. Click here for the complete lotto results for Sunday, June 1, 2025. — BM, GMA Integrated News
