Man found dead near beach
MUKAH: A 33-year-old man was found dead near the beach at Jalan Mukah-Balingian, about eight kilometres from town on Tuesday (Oct 12). The unemployed man from Kampung Tellian Ulu here, was married and has a six-year-old daughter. Mukah district police chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said the body was spotted by a member of the […]
Giant green turtle found dead without head and tail on Labuan beach
LABUAN: A giant green sea turtle was found dead without its head and tail at Layang-Layangan beach, here, today. The 1.16-metre female from the most endangered and threatened species of sea turtle was found by a villager and children who were playing on the beach around 9 am. The discovery was reported to Bernama journalist […]
Long lost sea snails converge at Pantai Rusila
BY KAMALIZA KAMARUDDIN MARANG: Last seen over 50 years ago, sea snails of the Margistrombus species, also known as sikad-sikad in Sabah, have been found in abundance at Pantai Rusila near Kampung Rhu Dua here. Brought in by the monsoon waves, their tasty squid-like flesh and pretty shells entice visitors to flock the beach to […]
Keep Tanjung Batu Beach clean
BINTULU: Visitors who come to relax with their families at Tanjung Batu Beach are reminded to keep the surrounding area clean after the picnic. Samalaju assemblyman Majang Renggi said the public should be more responsible and not leave rubbish at the recreational area. “Taking care and preserving the cleanliness of the environment such as the […]
Giant green turtle found dead on beach
SEREMBAN: A 100kg green sea turtle (penyu agar) was found dead on Teluk Kemang beach, Port Dickson, near here on Tuesday. Negeri Sembilan Fisheries Department director Halimi Abu Hanip said the carcass of a male turtle, believed to be 40 years old, was found by the public at about 5pm. “It was discovered by the […]
