Crime & Safety around you

1. Empty house at Sundar government quarters destroyed in fire

   3 days ago Saluran 122 Kuartes Kerajaan Sundar, Lawas, Sarawak 39.7 km

   An unoccupied house at Block A of the Sundar government quarters in Lawas, Sarawak, was about 90 percent destroyed in a fire last night. The fire was reported around 8pm and the Lawas fire station arrived at 8.29pm. No victims were involved and the fire was brought under control by 9pm.

2. Wildlife Dept catches 18ft crocodile in Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang

   6 days ago Daily Express Sabah Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang, Sabah 45.6 km

   The Wildlife Department caught an 18-foot male crocodile in Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang, at 5pm on Monday using a baited line. Villagers believe it is the same crocodile that nearly attacked a fisherman last month, and a second line was snapped by what may be an even larger crocodile. The village committee chairman has advised villagers and anglers to stay away from the river.