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Cops nab Indonesian, recover three stolen motocycles

Seven men nabbed in Sibu anti-drug operation

Teen girl sent to correctional school for ketamine abuse in Kuching

A 16-year-old girl in Kuching, Malaysia, has been sentenced to three years at Sekolah Tunas Bakti Miri, a correctional school, for ketamine abuse. She tested positive for the drug on May 19, 2025. The Magistrates' Court ordered her parents to visit her bimonthly and placed her under probationary supervision for one year following her release. The sentence falls under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

Man pleads guilty to running unlicensed pub in Kuching, fined RM3,000

A 24-year-old man, Chu Kwan Chen, was fined RM3,000 or one month in jail for operating a pub without a license in Kuching, Malaysia. Police raided the pub at Galacity, Jalan Tun Jugah, finding it open with customers inside and seizing equipment. Chu pleaded guilty to the charge under the Entertainment Ordinance 2000. The Kuching South City Council confirmed the lack of a license.

Chinese tourist fined RM5,000 for sending fake bomb threat

A 28-year-old Chinese tourist, Liu Jinqi, was fined RM5,000 by the Tawau Magistrate’s Court for sending a fake bomb threat to AirAsia. She pleaded guilty to criminal intimidation, claiming she sent the message "human service emergency bomb dangerous" via the Ask Bo app to get the airline's attention after failing to change her seat through other channels. While her lawyer argued she had no intention of causing fear, the magistrate emphasized the seriousness of such threats and imposed the fine with a default of three months' jail.

Mancha: Sarawak police record notable commercial, narcotics crime achievements

Sarawak police reported a significant increase in commercial crime cases, up 57.67% with losses reaching RM89.9 million, mainly due to online scams. However, they successfully dismantled several syndicates. Drug-related arrests also rose to 7,799, with RM23.6 million worth of drugs seized and RM15.8 million in assets confiscated, a substantial increase from the previous year. The success is attributed to intelligence work and public cooperation. The Sarawak government provided new vehicles to enhance drug operations in the interior.

Stay vigilant against online scams, says deputy minister

Sarawak Deputy Minister Datuk Michael Tiang urged public vigilance against online scams after his service centre aided a scam victim in filing a police report. The victim, facing language barriers, received assistance from Tiang's team. Tiang emphasized the importance of sharing such experiences to raise awareness. He highlighted common scam tactics like enticing offers for completing online tasks, suspicious links, and investment schemes on gambling platforms, urging caution against too-good-to-be-true offers.

Man jailed 15 months for injuring cop during cable theft arrest in Kuching

In Kuching, a 26-year-old man, Giveson Gudong, received a 15-month jail sentence for injuring a policeman during his arrest. He pleaded guilty to causing grievous hurt by pushing the officer, resulting in finger fractures. The incident occurred while police were apprehending him for an attempted cable theft. Giveson and his accomplice, Paulus Well Dollah, 23, also pleaded guilty to the attempted theft and each received a 12-month sentence. They had cut wiring worth RM9,623 from a house under construction.

Jobless man in Kuching fined RM5,000 for touching woman’s buttocks in ride-by molestation

In Kuching, a 23-year-old unemployed man was fined RM5,000 or 10 months in jail for molesting a woman. He pleaded guilty to touching the 20-year-old victim's buttocks while riding past her on a motorcycle and uttering an inappropriate remark. The victim recorded his license plate number, leading to his arrest. He has prior drug-related offenses.

Ex-Water Dept director unsure who owned cash

A former Sabah Water Department director, Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib, testified in court that he was unsure about the ownership of a large sum of money found in his office pantry by the MACC. He claimed the office had been used by two previous directors, but couldn't confirm if the money belonged to them or the department. He also expressed uncertainty about whether the discovery of the unclaimed cash made him suspicious. He is on trial with his wife, Fauziah Hj Piut, and former deputy director Lim Lam Beng, facing charges related to money laundering and anti-terrorism financing.

Report scams promptly to NSRC for faster account freezes

The Sabah Deputy Police Commissioner urged the public to report fraud cases immediately to the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC). Quick reporting enables the NSRC to freeze suspect accounts during the crucial "golden hour" after an incident, preventing further transfer of stolen funds. The NSRC, now managed by the police, coordinates with banks and enforcement agencies to facilitate this process. While fund recovery depends on investigations, swift action significantly increases the chances of minimizing losses. Common scams include phone, love, e-commerce fraud, and non-existent loans. Preventive measures like protecting personal information and avoiding suspicious links are also crucial.

Sabah loses RM576 million to commercial crimes in three years

Sabah experienced a surge in commercial crime, with 7,264 cases reported between January 2023 and August 2025, resulting in losses exceeding RM576.7 million. Deputy Police Commissioner Datuk Abd Rani Alias highlighted the significant increase, attributing it to sophisticated online fraud tactics like non-existent investments, phone scams, and digital banking crimes. He emphasized the need for integrated teamwork, continuous upskilling in digital investigation, and strengthened collaboration with community stakeholders to combat these evolving criminal activities.

Farmer gets 27 years, four strokes for raping neighbour

A 61-year-old farmer in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, was sentenced to 27 years in prison and four whippings for raping his 11-year-old neighbor. The Sessions Court found him guilty on two charges under Section 376 (2) (e) of the Penal Code. The rapes occurred in Tambunan in March and July 2021. The sentences will run concurrently, starting from October 19, 2022, when his bail was revoked.

KK police hunt 4×4 vehicles linked to criminal intimidation

Kota Kinabalu police are searching for four 4x4 vehicles involved in an incident of criminal intimidation and mischief against three telecommunications workers. The suspects threw stones, hammers, and other objects at the victims' vehicle and attempted to ram them near the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque roundabout early Tuesday morning. The victims escaped unharmed. Police believe the incident may be connected to a cable theft case from September 19th and are actively tracing the vehicles, two black, one orange, and one white.

Brothers remanded over fatal stabbing of deejay in Kapit

Two brothers have been remanded in Kapit, Sarawak, following the fatal stabbing of a 33-year-old deejay, Patrick Alvin Jeffery, outside a pub. The suspects, aged 30 and 36, were arrested in Tatau after a public tip-off. One confessed to the stabbing, while the other was present during the incident. Police believe the motive was a personal grudge. The victim died from a stab wound to the chest. The case is being investigated as murder.

Welder gets 28 years, nine strokes for raping, sodomising daughter

A 39-year-old welder in Sibu, Malaysia, was sentenced to 28 years in prison and nine strokes of the cane for raping and sodomizing his eight-year-old daughter. He pleaded guilty to two counts of incest and one count of unnatural carnal intercourse. The offenses occurred in August and September 2025 at a longhouse. The victim's aunt, alerted by school rumors, helped the child report the abuse. The victim had been living with her father since December 2024 and had been absent from school. Medical examination confirmed injuries consistent with sexual assault.

Man who damaged ex-girlfriend’s car in Kuching after she refused to reunite fined RM1,600

In Kuching, a 44-year-old man was fined RM1,600 or six months in jail for damaging his ex-girlfriend's car. Terence Lim Pang Heng pleaded guilty to the charge under Section 427 of the Penal Code after damaging the wing mirror and door visor, costing RM320, because she refused to rekindle their relationship. The incident occurred at a car park near the Batu Kawa Police Station on September 19th, leading to his arrest shortly after the victim filed a police report.

Apex court upholds death penalty on Sri Aman pharmacist convicted of 2018 murder of Chinese national wife

A Sri Aman pharmacist, Wong Zing Haw, 48, has lost his final appeal against the death penalty for the 2018 murder of his wife. The Federal Court upheld the sentence, citing overwhelming circumstantial evidence despite the lack of direct evidence. Wong's defence was deemed a mere denial, and the court considered the crime to fall within the most severe category, even with the recent abolition of mandatory death sentences. The prosecution highlighted the victim's injuries, body disposal, and Wong's attempts to cover up the crime as indicators of intent.

Sabah K9 Unit to get second drug sniffer dog

The Sabah police's Narcotics Crime Investigation Department will receive a new drug sniffer dog, "Junior DJR", funded by the Malaysian Drug Prevention Association (Pemadam). The dog, costing RM80,000, is currently training and will be deployed in Kota Kinabalu in four months. Junior DJR will join the existing K9 unit, supplementing the aging Duyun. Sabah Community Development Minister Datuk James Ratib, also Pemadam Sabah chairman, highlighted the need for more detector dogs due to Sabah's numerous entry points and the complex nature of drug crime.

Student accused in Zara Qairina case testifies in camera

A student accused in the bullying case related to the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir testified in camera at the Kota Kinabalu Coroner's Court. The testimony, which lasted over six hours, was held privately to protect the minor's identity under the Evidence of Child Witness Act 2017. The hearing was previously adjourned due to a leaked witness statement. This student is one of 35 child witnesses expected to testify, with eight adult witnesses having already given evidence and 25 more anticipated. Zara Qairina died on July 17th after being found unconscious at her school hostel.