Crime & Safety news in Borneo Convention Centre Kuching Sarawak

3 stories within reach of Borneo Convention Centre Kuching Sarawak, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

1. Late-night blaze leaves Giatmara Kuching building 80 pct damaged

   2 days ago Borneo Post Giatmara Kuching building, Jalan Tan Sri Ong Kee Hui, Kuching, Sarawak 6.9 km

   A fire broke out late Monday night at the Giatmara Kuching building on Jalan Tan Sri Ong Kee Hui in Kuching, Sarawak, damaging about 80 percent of the structure. Firefighters from Padungan, Batu Lintang, and Tabuan Jaya stations brought the blaze under control by 12:08am; the cause and losses are under investigation.

2. Man jailed, caned for snatching mother's gold necklace in Kuching

   1 day ago Borneo Post Kampung Stutong Baru, Kuching, Sarawak 8.1 km

   A food delivery rider in Kuching was sentenced to seven years' jail and five strokes of the cane for snatching his own mother's gold necklace at their home in Kampung Stutong Baru.

3. Haze drives up demand for bottled water, health products in Kuching

   5 hours ago Borneo Post Kuching, Sarawak 19.3 km

   The haze in Kuching has led to increased demand for bottled water and health products at supermarkets like Farley Kuching and Emart Batu Kawa. Retailers have increased their stock levels to meet customer needs, though prices remain unchanged.