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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
Small boat capsizes off Belawai, killing 10 including 3 children
BELAWAI: Ten people, including three children, lost their lives when an overloaded fibreglass boat capsized in rough seas off Pantai Belawai last Saturday. Police said that the tragedy was due to overloading, with the vessel carrying 17 Indonesians along with various goods. Sarikei district police chief Superintendent Aswandy Anis said the boat was not designed to carry such a heavy load, especially with both passengers and cargo on board, Kosmo! reported. "With 17 people and goods onboard, the boat became difficult to control. When it encountered strong waves, it capsized immediately," he said. The victims were en route from the Kampung Belawai fishermen's jetty to the Zion Pelita plantation jetty when the incident occurred at around 2pm. The bodies of five men, two women, two young boys, and a girl were recovered. Seven others were rescued by a local man and his nephew, who rushed to the scene after witnessing the capsizing. "Suddenly, we saw people floating and waving for help, so my nephew and I got on a boat and rushed over," said 63-year-old Madihi Basah, who had been resting in a hut near the beach when the tragedy unfolded. A Search And Rescue (SAR) team recovered the remaining five missing victims yesterday morning in waters around Muara Belawai, Sungai Pinang, and Sungai Selumit. A three-year-old boy had been found the evening before, about 300m from the fire and rescue operations post.
Borneo Post
02-05-2025
- Borneo Post
Sarikei cops nab friends for drug trafficking after RM9,000 meth found on living room table
This combination of photos shows the suspects and seized drugs. – Police photo SARIKEI (May 2): The Sarikei Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department arrested a man and a woman on Tuesday night in connection with drug trafficking activities. Sarikei police chief Supt Aswandy Anis said they were apprehended during a raid on a house at 9.30pm. 'Upon further inspection, police discovered evidence suspected to be syabu (methamphetamine) with a gross weight of 82.20 grammes and an estimated value of RM9,042 on the living room table of the house,' he said in a statement. He said both suspects are believed to have been involved in online distribution of syabu since early 2024 in Sarikei, Meradong, Tanjung Manis, and Belawai. The friends have been remanded for seven days at the Sarikei police station lockup under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code. 'This case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952. 'If convicted, both suspects could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, along with a minimum of 12 strokes of the cane,' said Aswandy. He also called on the public to provide the police with information on any illegal activities or drug abuse. aswandy anis drug trafficking lead methamphetamine Sarikei police
Malay Mail
29-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Senior citizen killed in Sarikei motorcycle-car collision, cops urge witnesses to come forward
SARIKEI, April 29 — A senior citizen was killed after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car at KM431 of the Betong-Sarikei-Meradong Road, near SK Sungai Paoh here yesterday. Sarikei police chief Supt Aswandy Anis identified the deceased as 61-year-old Mugit Andin. 'The accident is believed to have occurred when the motorcycle ridden by the victim emerged from the road divider in front of SK Sungai Paoh on the right lane heading towards Jakar, where he was struck by a car driven by a woman travelling from Sesang to Sibu,' he said in a press statement. Aswandy said following the collision, the motorcyclist sustained severe head injuries and a broken left leg. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 8.26am by a medical team from Sarikei Hospital. 'The car driver, however, was uninjured.' He said the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Aswandy also urged witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to contact Traffic Investigating Officer Insp Ahmad Mustaqim Idris at 010-4427240 or the nearest police station. 'Road users are also advised to always drive carefully to ensure their safety and that of others,' he added. — The Borneo Post
