Get a clear policy on CERT
KUCHING: Sarawakian MPs are urged to engage with Putrajaya to establish a clear policy for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the crucial role of CERT, which received training from the Malaysia Civil Defence Department (MCDD) Sarawak and Sarawak Security and Enforcement Unit (UKPS). CERT is the […]
Take up insurance policy, longhouse folk advised
KUCHING: Longhouse community must take note on the importance of having a house protection insurance policy as protection, said State Fire and Rescue Department director Khirudin Drahman. He said Bomba has been advocating proactive measures to educate the longhouse community on fire safety and protection through various initiatives. “Currently only 95 longhouses have purchased house […]
Cert keeps villagers safe
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Community Emergency Response Team (Cert) plays a key role in ensuring the safetyof villagers during emergencies or natural disasters. In pointing this out, Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said the team also served as the first frontline response in villages ahead of the arrival of other emergency response teams. He added […]
Fire department ready to face monsoon season
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is ready to face the monsoon season with some 1,194 well-trained and experienced personnel on standby statewide. Sarawak Bomba director Khirudin Drahman gave his assurance at a press conference at the Sarawak Bomba headquarters in Tabuan Jaya here on Tuesday (Nov 17). He added that an additional […]
CM praises state’s anti-illegal logging body
KUCHING: The State Security and Enforcement Unit (Unit Keselamatan Dan Penguatkuasaan Negeri — UKPN) has been largely involved in the prevention of illegal logging in the state over the past three years. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the unit had also been involved in preventing illegal sand dredging, ensuring food security, […]
Emergency response team formed
SIBU: A Community emergency response team (CERT) programme for Sibu district has been set up. Sibu Municipal Council chairman Clarence Ting launched the programme at a ceremony held at the Civic Centre here. According to Ting, the programme aimed at training village leaders to set up a team for emergency response to all forms of […]
