Crime & Safety news in Pekan Jambusan Bau Sarawak

1. Man tests positive for drugs after arrest in Bau

   1 day ago Saluran 122 Jalan Kampung Kaman, Bau, Sarawak 8.8 km

   A man in his 20s was arrested in Bau, Sarawak, after being found with suspected methamphetamine. He tested positive for drugs and was detained under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.

2. Kuching banker gets seven years' jail, 16 lashes after draining client accounts via DuitNow

   6 hours ago Malay Mail Kuching, Sarawak 15 km

   A relationship manager at an international bank in Kuching was sentenced to seven years' jail, fined RM40 million, and ordered to receive 16 strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to defrauding eight senior citizens of RM1.58 million through a fake investment scheme and laundering the money via DuitNow and other transfers.

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

   8 hours ago Borneo Post Kuching, Sarawak 15 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.