Noise row in Sarawak turns violent as knife attack leaves man wounded outside Bau home
BAU, Aug 24 — A 40-year-old man sustained injuries to his face and wrist after a dispute over noise-making escalat...
Crime & Safety news in Bau
12 stories within reach of Bau, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
Teacher found dead in SMK Bau toilet, police rule out foul play
KUCHING, Aug 6 — A female teacher was found dead in the toilet of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bau...
BNM warns of scammers using phone numbers similar to STR, Sara hotlines and impersonating MoF officials
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has issued a warning about scammers impersonating its officials and using phone numbers similar to the STR and Sara hotlines, as well as posing as Ministry of Finance (MoF) officials. The public is urged to be cautious and verify any suspicious calls or messages.
Odd-job worker, cook each jailed 10 years, caned two strokes for sexually assaulting teen girl in Kuching
A Sessions Court in Kuching sentenced a 22-year-old odd-job worker and a 20-year-old cook to 10 years in prison and two strokes of the cane each for sexually assaulting a teenage girl. The offences occurred in Kuching, and the court delivered the verdict on August 28.
Missing woman, 63, found dead in Kuching drain
A 63-year-old woman reported missing in Kuching was found dead in a drain. The search ended after her body was discovered, and authorities are investigating the incident.
Tiktoker under police probe after allegedly stepping on Sarawak flag
KUCHING, Aug 21 — A TikToker is being investigated after uploading a video showing a man allegedly disrespecting S...
Kuching man loses RM104,310 after falling for WhatsApp scam from friend’s hijacked account
KUCHING, Aug 17 — A 49-year-old man here lost RM104,310 to a phone scam last week.Kuching police chief ACP Alexson...
Woman rescued by public after falling from Darul Hana Bridge in Kuching
KUCHING, Aug 15 — A woman was rescued by members of the public after falling from the Darul Hana Bridge at Kuching...
MACC’s KWAP eFishery probe is almost done at home — now it’s waiting on overseas banks
KUCHING, Aug 13 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has so far found no evidence of criminal wrongdo...
After calling in 115 witnesses and detaining seven suspects, MACC now weighs foreign forensic help to untangle Tabung Haji probe
KUCHING, Aug 13 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is considering engaging foreign forensic experts...
Sarawak caregiver in the dock over fractured arm of baby just 20 days old
KUCHING, Aug 12 — A 29-year-old woman claimed trial at the Sessions Court here today to a charge of causing injury...
Sarawak Immigration detains 42 foreigners over suspected immigration offences
KUCHING, Aug 12 — The Malaysian Immigration Department Sarawak has netted 42 foreigners suspected of committ...