3 stories within reach of Kuching, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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.
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.
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.