SELANGAU: Swift action by the occupants of a house at Mile 40, Sibu-Bintulu Road to put out a fire prevented their home from being razed to the ground today. According to reports from the Selangau Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the Selangau Fire Station received a call regarding a house
LUNDU: The search for an elderly woman, who was feared to have been attacked by a crocodile at Sungai Kampung Rayu on April 17, enters its second day today. According to reports by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) the search area now covers a one-kilometre stretch upstream and downstream
BAU: The Eastern Field Command Headquarters (MK PMTTD) of the army thwarted an attempt by two local men, aged 22 and 24, to smuggle 53 boxes of red radishes valued at RM 3,180 into Indonesia today (Apr 19). The total value of the seized goods, including a Toyota Hilux vehicle,
KUCHING: The Sarawak contingent of the Royal Malaysian Police are here to protect and serve with integrity, a senior police officer reminded here yesterday. “As the longest serving law enforcement body of 217 years, our officers have dedicated themselves to upholding the law and ensuring the safety and well-being of
SARATOK: Villagers’ swift response prevented the spread of a house fire at Lot Wawasan, Kampung Melangor here, yesterday (Apr 18). The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a call about the incident at 7.05 pm and promptly dispatched a team from the Saratok station. “Upon arrival, it was discovered
MIRI: A total of 48 compound notices were issued here under an Integrated Mega Enforcement Activity focused on enforcing the Control of Tobacco Products Regulations 2004 (PPKHT 2004) from April 16 to 17. The compounds, totalling RM12,750, were issued under Section 32B of PPKHT 2004, primarily for smoking offences in
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas highlighted Betong’s area tourism potential and outlined plans for infrastructure development in a recent meeting with various stakeholders. Uggah, who is also the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) chairman, mentioned on the programmes and projects, stressing they would be in two main
KUCHING: The Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) is focusing on income-generating initiatives, earmarking RM82 million for such projects. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who is BDDA chairman said however, only RM15.5 million will be utilised this year. He said this when meeting with various stakeholders, including representatives from
KUCHING: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) underscores the critical importance of stringent safety measures for roadside operations involving heavy vehicles, said its chairman Chong Chieng Jen. He said this in relation to a recent accident involving a local council contractor’s water truck in Miri that claimed the
KUCHING: In a bid to bolster healthcare services and facilities at Tanah Puteh Health Clinic (KKTP), efforts are underway to collaborate with the Kuching District Health Department, said Dr Kelvin Yii. The Bandar Kuching MP said that the aim was to offer assistance and seek cooperation in various aspects, ultimately
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