Crime & Safety news in Samarahan
4 stories within reach of Samarahan, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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GiatMARA Kuching building destroyed in fire
A fire destroyed the GiatMARA Kuching building in Taman Budaya, Kuching, Sarawak, on the night of the report. Firefighters from multiple stations responded, controlling the blaze by midnight and fully extinguishing it by 1:41 a.m. No injuries were reported, and the cause and losses are under investigation.
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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.
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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.
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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.