RM500k approved for repair of retaining wall in Kampung Hilir, Serian
SERIAN: A fund amounting to RM500,000 has been approved for the repair of a collapsed retaining wall in Kampung Hilir here, says Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus. The village has been frequently affected by floods during the dry season, emphasising the urgency of repairing the wall to prevent further disasters. Ilus mentioned that his team, […]
Cops request brisk walker to claim watch at CPS
KUCHING: A brisk walker who claimed that his watch was stolen after he collapsed at the Kuching Waterfront on Sunday (June 18) is requested to claim his watch at the Central Police Station (CPS). Kuching police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said last night (June 20) said his men managed to help trace the person’s watch […]
Road to be fully accessible within two weeks
BINTULU: Repair work on the collapsed part of Jalan Bakeri Ting will be fully completed within two weeks, said Tanjung Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang. He said repairs would take time and contractors had been instructed to build a temporary access road to Tanjung Batu. “I gave them three days to build a temporary access road […]
6 killed in earthquake in far-western Nepal
NEW YORK: A strong earthquake hit the Doti district in far-western Nepal early Wednesday morning, leaving six people dead and five others injured, a local official said. Several buildings collapsed in the tremor measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale that struck at 2.12am local time Wednesday. “The dead bodies were recovered from the debris of […]
9 killed in container depot collapse in Brazil
SAO PAULO: At least nine people were killed and as many as 28 injured Tuesday when part of a container depot collapsed in Brazil’s southeastern state of Sao Paulo, the fire department reported. The incident occurred in the city of Itapecerica da Serra, at a depot belonging to Multiteiner, a company that sells and leases […]
Unused bridge in Gedong collapses
SIMUNJAN: An unused bridge belonging to a plantation company in the district of Gedong has collapsed. Acting Simunjan OCPD ASP Honchin Ludu, when contacted, confirmed that the incident happened around 1.30pm, Monday (July 18). “It is understood that the bridge has been closed since May for safety reasons (not safe to travel on),” he said. […]
Woman found dead under rubble
KUCHING: A 58-year-old woman was found dead today (Feb 13) after the bedroom floor on the first floor of a house at Star Garden, Jalan Green here collapsed. Kuching OCPD ACP Ahsmon Bajah, who confirmed the case, said a report on the incident was received at 2.20pm and a team of police officers were deployed […]
Glass roof of mall collapses, no one hurt
MIRI: A glass roof of a shopping mall in Lutong here collapsed on Sunday (Feb 13) afternoon. No injuries or casualties were reported in the incident. The crashing sound at the entrance of the premises has startled several shoppers. Video clips of the incident that was captured by members of the public have gone viral on social […]
Henry assesses repair costs for three roads in Bau
BAU: Remedial and repair works must be done quickly on collapsed and damaged roads, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has stressed. The Assistant Transport Minister II visited three roads, namely Jalan Sekiat Lama, Jalan Seropak and the one connecting Tembawang Sauh-Kampung Jugan, which were damaged or collapsed. “I went to assess the roads with the Public […]
Council unhappy with Sarawak DAP chairman’s allegations
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) sent its sympathies to the family of the man who died when a section of Jalan Batu Kitang collapsed in July 2021. Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen had alleged that MPP failed to give any compensation to the victim’s family. “Chong being a lawyer and […]
