Author: Ma Chee Seng

Flood: Sarawak sets up 627 evacuation centres, equipped for 162,000 disaster victims

KUCHING: The state is prepared to accommodate up to 162,000 disaster victims across 627 Temporary Evacuation Centres (PPS), particularly in anticipation of potential Northeast Monsoon (MTL) flood disasters. In stating this, Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah stressed the importance of preparedness, acknowledging the imminent

Accident in Kanowit claims one life, leaves another injured

KANOWIT: A road accident near Sungai Poi Bridge has resulted in the loss of one life and left another individual injured. Kanowit Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a call regarding the incident at 5.42pm yesterday (Dec 29), prompting the dispatch of a team from its station to the scene.

Blaze ravages residences at Permyjaya Tudan flat

MIRI: A severe fire outbreak caused substantial damage to multiple residences situated near Bandar Baru Permyjaya Tudan, here yesterday (Dec 29). According to the report, the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a distress call at 5.07pm regarding the incident and directed a team from Lutong with the support

Petronas stations in Sarawak secure additional diesel supplies

KUCHING: In response to a recent fuel supply disruption, Petronas petrol stations in Sarawak have commenced the receipt of additional diesel supplies on Friday (Dec 29). According to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), Sarawak office, Petronas Dagangan Berhad (PDB) is actively delivering the much-needed fuel.

Man suspected of raping teenage girl nabbed

BAU: A man suspected of raping a teenage girl at a hotel here has been successfully apprehended by the police. Confirming the arrest, Bau District police chief DSP Jawai Francis stated that the 34-year-old suspect was taken into custody last Wednesday at approximately 1.05 pm. He said in a WhatsApp

Swift action by firefighters contains warehouse blaze

SIBU: Swift action by the Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) successfully contained a warehouse fire incident that occurred yesterday at Jalan Ding Lik Kong. According to a Bomba report, firefighters received a call at 7.27 am regarding the incident and promptly dispatched the team with assistance from the

Good samaritans rescue nine after crash

SELANGAU: Faith in humanity was restored when good samaritans helped to extricate nine individuals after the van they drove lost control and collided with a road barrier along the Jalan Selangau-Sibu yesterday (28 Dec). According to a report by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) a distress call was received

Road closure for SCV concert

KUCHING: In anticipation of the highly-anticipated Borneo Sarxindo Concert scheduled for December 29 and 30 December at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) at 6.00 pm, the authorities have announced a temporary road closure plan to ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic in the vicinity of  the village here.

A mother’s resilient journey in seeking aid for hero son’s rehabilitation

A living embodiment of the adage that a mother’s love transcends boundaries and knows no limits, 56-year-old Julia Jemat epitomises unwavering care for her children, notably for the unsung hero Mohamad Syafiq Ali Hanaffiah, who fell victim to a tragic house fire while bravely attempting to save a child. In

Hero endures 10 surgeries in 25 days following fire rescue

ENDURING a staggering 10 surgeries, both minor and major, in just 25 days while in an induced coma – this was the harrowing reality for the 33-year-old unsung hero, Mohamad Syafiq Mohamad Ali Hanaffiah. His heroic journey began on Aug 28, attempting to rescue a child trapped in a house