APM rescues two-year-old trapped in car
KUALA LUMPUR: The Civil Defence Force (APM) tonight rescued a two-year-old child who was trapped inside a car in the city centre. Kuala Lumpur APM operations officer Lieutenant Shahrul Kamar Mohd Johari said in the incident at 8.30 pm in Jalan Bukit Bintang, the father of the child, a South Korean national, had just changed […]
APM rescues cat trapped in drain
KANOWIT: A cat that was trapped inside a drain at Lorong Kuini 30, Jalan Teratai Taman Lucky here today (Apr 12) was successfully rescued by personnel from the Civil Defence Force (APM). APM Officer Lance Corporal (PA) Jennifer Ungang said they received a distress call at 2.25pm from a passerby and immediately dispatched three personnel […]
Rare find of whale’s carcass on Telok Melano Beach
LUNDU: The Sarawak Civil Defence Force (APM) coast rescuers of Telok Melano Beach made an unexpected discovery when they stumbled upon the carcass of a stranded whale on the shores of Telok Melano Beach, Sematan today. According to a post on APM’S Facebook page, this finding has sparked considerable interest among locals and experts alike, […]
Motorcycle collision leaves riders with minor injuries
LUNDU: Two men narrowly avoided serious injuries after their high-powered motorcycles collided along Jalan Lundu-Sematan on Tuesday. The accident is believed to have happened at around 11.50 pm at a roundabout near SMK Sematan. According to the Civil Defence Force (APM) Lundu, a team was dispatched to the scene after receiving a call from the […]
DAP extends helping hand in flood crisis
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak shows solidarity and support by extending crucial assistance to the ongoing efforts of the Civil Defence Force (APM) in the recent flood. DAP representative Michael Kong, said the party’s initiative to distribute essential food supplies to the flood victims in Desa Wira, Kampung Sinar Budi, and Malihah, where 395 […]
Bird in distress successfully rescued
MIRI: A bird ensnared in utility wires in Jalan Piasau Utara here has been freed this morning (Feb 17). Responding to a distress call at 10.04 am, Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel rushed to the scene to aid the bird, which had its leg caught in wires atop a utility pole outside a local residence. […]
Food aid reaches 23 longhouses, two schools
KUCHING: The Civil Defence Force (APM) successfully delivered 434 food packages to residents affected by floods in Mukah and Selangau on Wednesday. In Mukah, 19 longhouses namely Rh Langan, Rh Rabai, Rh Seman, Rh Anderson Kalong, Rh George, Rh Membuas, Rh Mauh, Rh Ampi, Rh Manggong, Rh Ming, Rh Francis Ngang, Rh Blansai, Rh Gerunsin, […]
13-ft python caught in escape attempt
BETONG: A 13-foot python weighing 25 kilograms was successfully captured within three minutes after attempting to escape. Civil Defense Force (APM) Betong officer Captain Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim said the APM was alerted of the presence of the python in the open space of the Betong Metro Polytechnic (PMBS) at 2.58 pm yesterday. “Three members led […]
Rising water levels prompt suspension of SK Kuala Lemai classes
SELANGAU: Classes at SK Kuala Lemai were suspended due to rising water levels caused by heavy rainfall in the district. Selangau Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Lt Luke Douglas Dongum said that a team was promptly dispatched to monitor flood-prone locations following heavy rainfall. Upon arrival at SK Kuala Lemai, the team observed the river […]
Wooden bridge in Tatau collapses, residents disconnected
TATAU: A wooden bridge connecting Muput, Nangan Tau, and Penyarai localities collapsed following a lorry accident and the force of river water at Sungai Muput. Bintulu Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Capt Mohd Johari Mohd Taufik reported that they received information about the incident on Thursday (Jan 18). A team was dispatched to assess the […]
