Fatal motorcycle crash claims rider’s life
SELANGAU: A 40-year-old man lost his life after his motorcycle skidded and crashed onto the roadside along Mile 36, Jalan Selangau-Sibu last night (Dec 2). Civil Defence Force (APM) Selangau district officer Lt Luke Douglas Dongum in a statement, said the victim was identified as Imizyani Kana Chat. He stated that they were alerted of […]
Gradual relief as floodwaters recede
MIRI: As of today (Nov 27), the floodwaters that had inundated the access road to Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Manong, Niah, are gradually receding. This area has been under floodwaters since Nov 25 due to heavy rains, rendering the road impassable for all vehicle types. The Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) conducted a check this […]
Miri APM removes 4m-long python from house
MIRI: A 4m-long python was safely removed from the verandah of a house in Kampung Lereng Bukit here on Sunday night (Nov 26). The alert was raised by a vigilant 75-year-old resident who noticed her chickens clucking incessantly in their pen. Preferring to remain anonymous, the resident swiftly informed her children, who promptly contacted the […]
Flood hits Lapok after heavy rainfall
MIRI: Continuous heavy rainfall since Wednesday has caused flooding on the road connecting Lapok to Beluru, rendering it inaccessible to small vehicles. The Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) was dispatched to the area today (Nov 25) in response to rising water levels. Their focus is on flood monitoring and ensuring the safety of nearby residents. […]
Python captured from backyard fence
MIRI: A 65-year-old man from Lorong 2A, Piasau Phase 2, here has a shock of his life when he spotted a huge two-metre long python, balancing on his backyard fence, this morning. The massive reptile was spotted at around 7.30 am, slithering across his backyard fence, while the man was on his way to the […]
No reports on floods, landslides
KUCHING: Sarawak has yet to receive any reports related to floods, landslides or storms caused by the northeast monsoon, as of 4pm today (Nov 12). According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) secretariat, the Civil Defence Force (APM) has conducted on-site monitoring at 28 locations across the state. The monitoring revealed a rise in […]
Three riders perish in crash
KAPIT: Tragedy struck yesterday after a three-motorcycle collision along Jalan Mujong, Ulak Tapang Balleh claimed three lives. According to Kapit police chief DSP Rohana Nanu, the victims are locals aged between 15 and 23 years old. The fatal accident came to light when a friend alerted one of the victims’ siblings at around 5.30 pm, […]
Missing 63-year-old man found dead in Bau
BAU: A 63-year old man reported missing after failing to return home on Friday (Oct 6) was found dead this morning (Oct 7). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Operations Centre said the victim, identified as James Tarang Tigong, was found by rescuers at about 7.30am. The victim was discovered unconscious 150 metres away […]
Two 8-ft-long pythons caught in residential areas
SIBU: Two eight-foot-long pythons were captured after they found seeking refuge in residential areas in separate incidents. The first python was caught in Kampung Nangka around 11.40 pm last night (Oct 2) , while the second was caught at Jalan Bruang around 5.45 am this morning (Oct 3). Civil Defence Force (APM) Sibu district officer […]
Monitor lizard wanders into home, removed by APM
MIRI: A one-metre-long monitor lizard, which was found in a house at Jalan Belian, Desa Bahagia here today, has been safely removed. The Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) said that no one was harmed by the ‘uninvited guest’. After receiving an urgent call from the homeowner at 1.46 pm, a team from APM was swiftly […]
