Crime & Safety news in Rumah Madi
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Love scam operation centre on Jalan Song raided
Police in Kuching raided an apartment on Jalan Song on Monday night, arresting eight individuals suspected of running a love scam call centre. The suspects, aged 21 to 26, were remanded for four days at the Kuching Magistrate's Court.
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Man jailed, caned for snatching mother's gold necklace in Kuching
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.
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Late-night blaze leaves Giatmara Kuching building 80 pct damaged
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.
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Man fined RM11,000 for injuring two Health officers, threatening another over smoking offence in Kuching
A 56-year-old man was fined RM11,000 in Kuching after pleading guilty to injuring two Health officers and threatening a third during a smoking-ban enforcement at an eatery along Jalan Satok.
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Kuching banker gets seven years' jail, 16 lashes after draining client accounts via DuitNow
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.
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Haze drives up demand for bottled water, health products in Kuching
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.
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Man tests positive for drugs after arrest in Bau
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.
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Man jailed four years for sexually abusing teen girlfriend in Serian
A 21-year-old cook was sentenced to four years in prison by the Sessions Court in Kuching for sexually abusing his 16-year-old girlfriend in Serian. The offence occurred in September last year, and the sentence will take effect from his arrest date in March 2026.