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Borneo Post
3 days ago
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Six men nabbed for vandalising immigration officer's car with red paint
A long streak of red paint that was splashed on the car by the perpetrators. – Photo via Facebook/Polis Daerah Kuching KUCHING (May 31): Six men were recently apprehended by police for splashing red paint on a vehicle belonging to the Deputy Head of the Immigration Enforcement Division. In an official post on its Facebook page, the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) stated that the incident occurred on May 22 at approximately 3.10pm in front of the parking area near the Kuching Immigration Office. The suspects were later detained the following day in the areas of Gita, Tabuan Jaya, and Matang. They are aged between their 20s and 30s, with several having prior criminal records. 'Items seized include two motorcycles and a mobile phone belonging to one of the suspects. 'Preliminary interrogation revealed that all suspects admitted to committing the offence of splashing paint on the complainant's vehicle while riding two motorcycles bearing false registration plates,' the post read. The case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code for an act of mischief involving damage to a vehicle. The suspects have since been charged in the Kuching Magistrates' Court. crime Immigration Department red paint vandalism
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Borneo Post
Man arrested for allegedly raping 13-year-old niece in Kuching
The suspect (second left) being detained by a team of police officers. – Photo via Facebook/Polis Daerah Kuching KUCHING (May 31): A man in his 30s was arrested yesterday for allegedly raping his 13-year-old niece. According to an official statement by the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) via its Facebook page, the incident came to light on May 14, at approximately 6.15am, when the victim informed one of her parents that she had been raped by her uncle, the parent's own brother, at around 2am on April 4. The suspect, a local man, was eventually arrested by officers from the IPD Kuching Criminal Investigation Department in the Santubong area, shortly after the complainant lodged a police report at the Santubong Police Station on May 29 at around 4.43pm. 'The suspect has several prior criminal records. During initial questioning, he admitted to raping his underage niece,' the post stated. The case is being investigated under Section 376B of the Penal Code for incest involving a minor. The suspect has been remanded by the Kuching Magistrate's Court. crime incest rape underage
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Borneo Post
Man arrested for robbing student during phone sale meet-up in Semariang Batu
The suspect (second right) is escorted by police officers and personnel from the Kuching Criminal Investigation Department after his arrest. – Police photo KUCHING (May 31): A 32-year-old man has been arrested for robbing a 19-year-old student of his mobile phone in the Semariang Batu area here. According to a statement posted by the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) on Facebook, the incident occurred around 11pm on Thursday (May 29) during a meet-up arranged for a mobile phone sale involving a Huawei Nova 5T. It was reported that the suspect had pretended to agree to the purchase and invited the student to accompany him to his house under the pretext of collecting money to complete the transaction. 'The suspect, who was riding a motorcycle with the complainant, later dismounted and threatened the victim from behind with a sharp object, demanding that he hand over two mobile phones,' the post stated. The suspect, a local man, was subsequently apprehended by police the following day (May 30). 'The suspect has several prior criminal records. Police also seized one of the victim's mobile phones and a dark blue jacket believed to have been used during the incident,' the post added. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect admitted to his involvement in the robbery. The case is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code for robbery without the use of firearms. The suspect has been remanded by the Kuching Magistrate's Court. Police have also advised the public to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to avoid falling victim to similar crimes. crime police robbery smartphone
Borneo Post
30-04-2025
- Borneo Post
Kuching police seek help to locate missing 14-year-old schoolgirl
Syifa Saffeyea Hazee Fazali KUCHING (April 30): Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a teenage girl reported missing after failing to return home from school yesterday (April 29). Kuching District police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said a missing person report was lodged by a woman on the same day. The missing teen, Syifa Saffeyea Hazee Fazali, 14, is a Form 3 Hope student at SMK St Teresa, Kuching. She was last seen around 1pm yesterday during school hours. Syifa is described as a Malay girl, 151cm tall, and was last seen wearing a purple school sports uniform with the word 'Sylvia' printed on it. She was not wearing a headscarf and had on standard school shoes. Police are urging anyone who may have seen the girl or has information on her whereabouts to contact the Kuching District Police Headquarters (IPD Kuching) Control Centre at 082-244444, or the investigating officer Insp Tengku Mu'izz Farizzul at 016-8930607. Alexson also advised the public not to spread unverified information or speculation, as it could hinder the ongoing investigation. Alexson also reminded the public to refrain from spreading unverified information or speculations that could disrupt the investigation process. Kuching missing teen police seek help
