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The Star
15 hours ago
- The Star
Sibu police nab pair responsible for series of housebreaking
SIBU: Police have arrested a 47-year-old man believed to be responsible for several shopbreaking incidents around Sibu dating back to June 2025, with damages and losses estimated at RM90,082. Investigations also led to the arrest of a second suspect, aged 53, believed to be the buyer of stolen goods. A raid on his residence resulted in the recovery of stolen items worth about RM45,000, said Sibu OCPD Asst Comm Zulkipli Suhaili in a press conference on Monday (July 21) Both men are currently in remand and are being investigated under Sections 457 and 411 of the Penal Code. Section 457, for housebreaking by night, carries a maximum sentence of 14 years' imprisonment and may include a fine or whipping. Section 411, which deals with dishonestly receiving stolen property, carries up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both. Preliminary findings suggest that the suspects mainly targeted offices and commercial premises, typically breaking in during the night when the buildings were unoccupied. In a separate case, police arrested a 39-year-old man on July 3, believed to be behind a string of snatch thefts involving jewellery. Zulkipli said the suspect allegedly acted alone and primarily targeted elderly women, approaching them on a motorcycle before fleeing with their jewellery. 'Following the arrest, we have successfully solved at least eight snatch theft cases. The total value of items stolen is estimated at RM10,500,' he said. The suspect is being held in remand until July 21 and is being investigated under Section 392 of the Penal Code for robbery. If convicted, he faces up to 14 years in prison and may also be fined or whipped. ACP Zulkipli praised his officers for their swift action and urged the public to assist police efforts by sharing any information related to criminal activity. "Together, we can maintain the peace and security of our district," he said.
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Kuching Food Festival 2025 returns with 324 stalls, rich cultural flavours and international flair
Liew (fourth left) presents a mock cheque to Wee (fifth left) while others look on. – Photo by Jude Lee KUCHING (July 18): The highly anticipated Kuching Food Festival 2025 is set to return from July 25 to August 17 at Dewan Masyarakat, Kuching South City Council (MBKS), featuring 324 stalls in a vibrant culinary showcase of Sarawak's diverse heritage and international flavours. Kuching South Mayor, Dato Wee Hong Seng, announced this during the handover ceremony of Magnum's RM45,000 sponsorship at the MBKS building here today. 'The contribution is not only financial, but also a gesture of trust, shared value, and commitment to the community that both MBKS and Magnum have held dearly,' said Wee, expressing his appreciation to Magnum for its continuous support spanning more than three decades. 'The long-lasting donation is the friendship that links together and builds up to make sure that as a whole, the community will benefit from this sponsorship,' he added. He further announced that this year's festival will feature 320 food stalls, three beer stalls, and one dedicated drink stall. Among the main highlights is the Chinese Home-Cooked Delicacy Corner, showcasing traditional dishes prepared by Chinese dialect groups in Sarawak – Hainan, Chawan, Teochew, Hokkien, Hing Hwa, Foochow, Kwong Wai Siew, and Hakka. They will each take turns to showcase and sell their traditional dishes over a dedicated three-day period, he noted. 'These are not the commercial recipes; these are dishes that represent the stories, the tradition, and family memories. 'So it is our way of preserving our culture through food and ensuring our younger generation understands and appreciates the richness of the root,' he pointed out. The festival will also feature a 'Gastronomy Pavilion', a special section reflecting Kuching's status as a Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy. Sister cities from Zhenjiang and Quanzhou, China, will also participate, sharing their culinary arts and culture with festival-goers. Additionally, there will be a 'Bumiputera Corner', a space where the Malay, Dayak, and other indigenous communities can proudly present their traditional delicacies. Wee encouraged the public from all over Sarawak to come and experience the delicious food, lively atmosphere, performances, and support local businesses. 'Do come, because your support matters. By visiting the stores, you are supporting all the small businesses, encouraging cultural continuity, and helping to keep this community spirit alive and thriving. 'The success of this festival is not just measured in numbers, but in all the smiles that we are creating in Kuching, the stories that we share and the memories that we create together,' he said. Also present was ENE Sdn Bhd vice president and East Malaysia regional head Liew Kee Chuan. Kuching Food Festival 2025 MBKS Wee Hong Seng
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- New Straits Times
Bitcoin miners stole RM4.8 billion in electricity since 2018, says deputy minister
ALOR STAR: Illegal bitcoin miners have stolen RM4.8 billion in electricity since 2018, said Deputy Energy Transition and Water Transformation Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. He said the staggering figure highlighted the scale and persistence of such activities despite repeated crackdowns. "This is not a small number. We must step up efforts to tackle this issue," he said after joining a joint operation involving Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), the Energy Commission (ST) and police today. Akmal Nasrullah said there had been a worrying surge in such cases in tandem with the soaring value of bitcoin. "In 2023, we recorded 2,399 cases. Up to June this year, we've already logged around 1,800 cases. This spike coincides with bitcoin's price breaching RM500,000 per coin," he said. Bitcoin is a popular cryptocurrency that is obtained either by purchasing them on the open market or using computers to solve complex algorithms that yield the digital currency. Running these computers is called mining and their vast computing power requires massive amounts of electricity. At a premises raided today, authorities found 80 mining machines operating around the clock, draining an estimated RM86,000 in electricity per month. Another location that had been raided eight times prior to today's operation unearthed 38 mining units illegaly drawing RM45,000 in electricity a month. "The last raid was in May, but they've resumed operations. This is the ninth time this location has been raided," Akmal said. Overall, the seven premises raided today were estimated to have stolen RM273,679 in electricity a month.
Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Minister: Drainage, irrigation projects require proper process, no shortcuts
Lee (right) speaks to reporters as Chen and others look on. MIRI (July 15): The implementation of drainage and irrigation improvement works cannot be rushed as they must follow proper procedures, said Minister for Transport Sarawak Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. Lee pointed out that multiple stages are involved, including planning, applying for funding, and engaging consultants. 'All these projects take time ― from planning to securing funds, up to awarding the tenders to contractors. We cannot take shortcuts. Consultants must be appointed to conduct studies, surveys, and to draft plans. 'The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) must then submit these plans to the State Planning Authority (SPA) for approval before proceeding with project design and tender,' he told reporters during a site visit to the proposed drainage works at Taman Lopeng here yesterday. As such, Lee urged residents to understand the situation and not assume that the authorities are ignoring flood issues in their area. He said DID Miri has drawn up plans for a major drainage upgrade project covering areas from Taman Tunku to Padang Kerbau. 'The RM50-million project has been in the pipeline for nearly three years and funding for its implementation has been approved,' he said. The project, slated to commence by the end of this year, aims to mitigate flood in low-lying and flood-prone zones from Taman Tunku to Padang Kerbau. Lee added that this is one of two major drainage projects approved for his constituency. 'The other involves areas in Senadin and Lutong with a project value of RM45 million,' he added. On the maintenance of an earth drain stretching two kilometres in Pujut Padang Kerbau, Lee said the flood drain discharges into Sungai Dalam. According to him, RM75,000 has been allocated for cleaning works, which commenced last week and are expected to be completed within two weeks. Also present was Miri DID engineer Daniel Chen. drainage and irrigation systems flood issues lead Lee Kim Shin
Borneo Post
7 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Drainage, irrigation projects require proper process, no shortcuts ― Minister
MIRI (July 15): The implementation of drainage and irrigation improvement works cannot be rushed as they must follow proper procedures, said Minister for Transport Sarawak Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin. Lee pointed out that multiple stages are involved, including planning, applying for funding, and engaging consultants. 'All these projects take time ― from planning to securing funds, up to awarding the tenders to contractors. We cannot take shortcuts. Consultants must be appointed to conduct studies, surveys, and to draft plans. 'The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) must then submit these plans to the State Planning Authority (SPA) for approval before proceeding with project design and tender,' he told reporters during a site visit to the proposed drainage works at Taman Lopeng here yesterday. As such, Lee urged residents to understand the situation and not assume that the authorities are ignoring flood issues in their area. He said DID Miri has drawn up plans for a major drainage upgrade project covering areas from Taman Tunku to Padang Kerbau. 'The RM50-million project has been in the pipeline for nearly three years and funding for its implementation has been approved,' he said. The project, slated to commence by the end of this year, aims to mitigate flood in low-lying and flood-prone zones from Taman Tunku to Padang Kerbau. Lee added that this is one of two major drainage projects approved for his constituency. 'The other involves areas in Senadin and Lutong with a project value of RM45 million,' he added. On the maintenance of an earth drain stretching two kilometres in Pujut Padang Kerbau, Lee said the flood drain discharges into Sungai Dalam. According to him, RM75,000 has been allocated for cleaning works, which commenced last week and are expected to be completed within two weeks. Also present was Miri DID engineer Daniel Chen.
