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 […]
Motorcycle collision leaves two injured
ASAJAYA: Two men sustained injuries after a collision between two motorcycles at Jalan Asajaya today. The accident occurred around 6.30 am as the vehicles were travelling in opposite directions. A spokesperson for the Civil Defence Force (APM) Asajaya said that they received an emergency call from the public and dispatched a team to the scene. […]
16-ft-long python captured after duck meal in coop
SIBU: A huge python decided to take a nap in a duck coop by the roadside after a duck meal in Kampung Jeriah this morning. Civil Defence Force (APM) Sibu district officer Major Wan Mohd Jabir Wan Mohd Barudin said they were alerted to the presence of the reptile at 10.20 am. A four-member team […]
15-ft-long python found under water tank
MIRI: A homeowner had a late night surprise when he came across a 15-foot-long reticulated python curled underneath a water tank last night (Sept 21). Fearing for his safety, the 33-year-old quickly alerted the Civil Defence Force (APM) Miri around 11.21 pm for assistance to capture the reptile. A four-member team was desptched to the […]
Woman injured in wee-hour accident
KUCHING: A woman sustained injuries in the wee hours when her vehicle cand crashed along Jalan Datuk Tawi Sli today. Responding swiftly to an emergency call around 3.20 am, the Civil Defence Force (APM) Kuching despatched a team of four personnel to the scene. On arrival, they found the 31-year-old driver still in her car […]
Puppy’s drain ordeal ends following APM’s rescue
KANOWIT: A puppy’s curious exploration in Rh Asap Nanga Ngungun, took an unexpected turn when it fell into a drain yesterday (Sept 6). Its cry for help managed to reach the ears of a concerned villager, but nothing could be done as the puppy was trapped inside a concrete drain. The Civil Defence Force (APM) […]
Monitor lizard in toilet! Yes, you read that correctly
SIBU: A monitor lizard was found occupying a toilet in a house at Jalan Fong Ming this morning. A resident, who wanted to use the facility, was surprised by the sight of a monitor lizard when opening the toilet door. Reacting quickly, the resident slammed the door shut and promptly contacted the Civil Defence Force […]
Woman gathering veggies comes face to face with 4-metre-long python
MIRI: A woman thought she could have a peaceful afternoon gathering vegetables by the bush but it turned out to be a heart-pounding encounter when she unexpectedly came face to face with a python at Jalan Bulatan Krokop here yesterday. She quickly called her neighbour out to summon the Civil Defence Force (APM). APM received […]
