Police seize 137 fake firearms in Kuching and Samarahan raids, 10 arrested Posted on 13/01/2025 KUCHING, Jan 12 — The police arrested three men and seven women and seized 137 fake firearms during raids on five premises selling toys in Kuching and Samarahan yesterday. Sarawak police commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the suspects arrested were all locals, aged 19 to 46. “The raids were conducted after the police received a tip off from the public about fake firearms being sold. “The police seized 67 fake rifles and 70 fake pistols… as well as 344 packets and 18 bottles of plastic ammunition,” he said in a statement today. The case is being investigated under Section 36(1) of the Arms Act 1960, he said, adding that the Sarawak police would continue to monitor the sales of fake firearms in the state. “Those with information are asked to contact the Sarawak contingent police headquarters at 011-15696554 or the nearest police station,” he said. — Bernama News
UiTM trainee’s mother demands justice, denies son had health issues amid alleged bullying claims Posted on 29/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 — Azwati Muhammed Ghalip, 52, the mother of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) student Muhammad Amir Rusyaidi Muhammad Zaidi, who died on November 13, has refuted claims that her son had any underlying health problems. She noted that Amir, 25, previously participated in UiTM’s Kesatria programme during… Read More
Snatch thief dies shortly after snatching woman’s handbag Posted on 29/12/2024 The metal gate of the General Operations Force camp collapsed after a snatch thief rode his motorcycle into it. (PDRM pic) PETALING JAYA: A 32-year-old snatch thief died today shortly after snatching a handbag from a woman who was riding pillion on a motorcycle in Batu Kawa, Kuching. Padawan police… Read More
Anwar calls for swift PKR elections to uphold democratic principles and leadership transition at the national congress Posted on 16/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 — PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged that the PKR election process be expedited to facilitate the party’s leadership transition in line with the democratic principles it upholds. This call was among the key points in his closing speech at the PKR Special National… Read More