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Borneo Post
3 days ago
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Body of elderly woman found floating near Kuching City Mosque
Police are investigating the case and advised the public not to speculate to protect the victim's family. – Bernama photo KUCHING (July 26): The body of an elderly woman was found floating face down near the Kuching City Mosque around 10.45am today. Kuching District Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the discovery was made following a distress call from a member of the public. Upon arriving at the scene near the Pangkalan Panjang jetty, police found the fully-clothed body of a woman believed to be a local Malay in her 70s. 'The victim was wearing a blue, long-sleeved shirt, blue long pants and a pink headscarf. 'No identification documents were found on the victim,' Alexson said in a statement. A medical team from Sarawak General Hospital later confirmed the woman's death. Police are investigating the case and advised the public not to speculate to protect the victim's family. Anyone with information is urged to contact Kuching Central Police Station Chief ASP Marshall Ajin at 012-8088195, Sergeant Norman at 012-8787479, or visit the nearest police station. dead body investigation Kuching police
Borneo Post
21-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Police probe motive behind rock-throwing incident at Jalan Central Timur
The suspect flanked by two police personnel, while Kuching South Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng looks at the suspect KUCHING (July 21): Police are investigating the motive and background of a 52-year-old suspect who allegedly hurled a rock at a parked car along Jalan Central Timur yesterday morning. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that a report was lodged by a 32-year-old local man who was serving as a marshal for a running event at the time. 'It was reported that the incident occurred around 6.20am, when the victim had parked his vehicle by the roadside. 'Suddenly, a man unknown to the victim approached the car, picked up a rock, and smashed the vehicle's front windshield. 'The suspect was apprehended shortly afterwards at a nearby location, thanks to information provided by members of the public,' he said in a statement. Alexson said the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief resulting in damage exceeding RM25. If convicted, the suspect faces up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. Alexson urged anyone with further information to contact the Kuching district police control centre at 082-244444, or reach out directly to investigating officer Sgt Sudianta Deya Johanis at 019-8492500. Alexson Naga Chabu Jalan Central Timur lead rock-throwing
Borneo Post
21-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Police probe motives behind rock-throwing incident at Jalan Central Timur
KUCHING (July 21): Police are investigating the motives and background of a 52-year-old suspect who allegedly hurled a rock at a parked car along Jalan Central Timur yesterday morning. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that a report was lodged by a 32-year-old local man who was serving as a marshal for a running event at the time. 'It was reported that the incident occurred around 6.20am, when the victim had parked his vehicle by the roadside. 'Suddenly, a man unknown to the victim approached the car, picked up a rock, and smashed the vehicle's front windshield. 'The suspect was apprehended shortly afterwards at a nearby location, thanks to information provided by members of the public,' he said in a statement. Alexson said the case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for committing mischief resulting in damage exceeding RM25. If convicted, the suspect faces up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. Alexson urged anyone with further information to contact the Kuching district police control centre at 082-244444, or reach out directly to investigating officer Sgt Sudianta Deya Johanis at 019-8492500.
Borneo Post
12-07-2025
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7 arrested, 63 motorcycles seized in crackdown on ‘mat rempit' at Jalan Astana
Alexson says the operation followed a viral video posted in social media on July 11, showing a large group of motorcyclists gathering and riding recklessly, causing public disturbance. – AFP file photo KUCHING (July 12): Police have arrested seven individuals and seized 63 motorcycles in a recent crackdown on road bullies and 'mat rempit' at Jalan Astana. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the operation followed a viral video posted in social media on July 11, showing a large group of motorcyclists gathering and riding recklessly, causing public disturbance. 'The operation resulted in arrests under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous riding. 'The police also issued 1,161 summonses for various traffic violations, with the motorcycles seized under Section 60 of the same act,' he said in a statement today. Alexson added that between January and July 11, nine local males aged between 15 and 20 were arrested under Section 42(1), and 75 motorcycles were confiscated for using illegally modified exhausts that caused excessive noise. Throughout the operation, a total of 948 individuals and 746 motorcycles were inspected, with 1,230 summonses issued in total.
Borneo Post
10-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Kuching cops arrest man for suspected drug trafficking, seize 70.5g meth
Handout photo shows the drugs and other items seized during the two raids. KUCHING (July 10): A raid by police on a house in Stampin Baru here on Tuesday saw the arrest of a 46-year-old man on suspicion of trafficking in illicit drugs. Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the raid was conducted by a team from the state Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) at around 8.10pm. 'Seized during the operation was approximately 70.5g of drugs believed to be methamphetamine, worth an estimated RM7,750. 'The suspect has been remanded until July 14 for further investigation under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act (DDA) 1952,' he said in a statement today. The Section provides for the death penalty or life imprisonment, and not less than 12 strokes of the cane if not sentenced to death. Alexson also said initial screening found the suspect positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. 'However, a background check found he did not have any prior record related to drugs,' he added. Meanwhile, a separate raid by Kuching NCID personnel in the Tabuan Dusun area on the same day led to the seizure of 5.1g of methamphetamine worth RM561, and arrest of a 39-year-old man. Alexson said the suspect, who tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine, has been remanded until July 12 for investigation under Section 39A(1) of the DDA. If convicted, the suspect faces between two and five years' imprisonment, and between three and nine strokes of the cane. Alexson called on the public to continue channelling information on drug-related activities to the police to enable firm action to be taken. Alexson Naga Chabu drugs Kuching
