Factory explosion injures three workers
SIBU: Three workers were injured following a minor explosion and fire at a factory at Jalan Then Kung Suk here today (Dec 19). Colleagues rushed them to the nearest health clinic for treatment. A spokesperson for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firefighters from the Sibu Central station responded to the scene after […]
Vandalism causes fire at Petra Jaya substation
KUCHING: An act of vandalism caused a fire and explosion at a transformer in Kpg Panglima Seman in Petra Jaya recently. According to Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), the 9 pm incident on Aug 28 resulted in a power disruption to several areas, including Bintawa Hilir, Kpg Bitawa, Kpg Buah and other surrounding areas, lasting for […]
No one hurt in blast outside Perlis school
KANGAR: A big explosion occurred in front of a national school in Padang Besar near here today but no one was injured. Padang Besar district police chief ACP Mohd Shokri Abdullah said the blast was reported to have happened at about 7.30 am. “According to the security guard on duty, the explosion happened in front […]
14 Injured in blast in Eastern Myanmar
YANGON: Fourteen people were injured in a blast in eastern Myanmar’s Shan state on Saturday, the Information Team of Myanmar’s State Administration Council said, reported Xinhua. An explosive device concealed inside a parked motorcycle was detonated in front of a gold shop, the team said. The explosion occurred at around 7.40 am (0110 GMT) at […]
11 killed, 17 trapped in Colombia mine explosion
BOGOTA: An explosion at a mine in Colombia has killed 11 people and trapped 17 others, according to the local governor. The accident occurred Tuesday in Sutatausa, which is about 45 miles from the capital city of Bogota, as over 30 miners were underground, according to United Press International (UPI). Local officials said they believed […]
Alternative route near gas pipeline explosion up and running
KUCHING: SaraWorks Sdn Bhd has identified an alternative route and upgraded it for the convenience of road users in the surrounding areas. “As the affected stretch is temporarily closed until further notice, we have since identified an alternative route and upgraded the road, which is now open to traffic,” it said in a statement today. […]
Baru demands Petronas to close the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline permanently
KUCHING: Ba’ Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian has demanded the Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline (SSPG) to be closed permanently following the deadly explosion that occurred at a section in Lawas this afternoon that killed a man and injured another two individuals. He also urged Petronas to bring in international and independent qualified experts to make a thorough […]
Gas cylinder explosion leaves four injured
BINTULU: Four workers of an eatery in Tanjong Batu, Bintulu were rushed to Hospital on Wednesday after a LPG gas cylinder exploded in the kitchen of the premises. According to Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department spokesperson, 11 firemen from Bintulu station were deployed to the scene after responding to an emergency call at 2.47pm. The […]
Mysterious blast still under probe
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department here is still investigating the cause of an alleged explosion that damaged four premises at Emart Sejingkat Sentral along Jalan Bako, Demak Laut this morning. A spokesman from the department’s operations centre said the incident which did not involve any fire or injuries, happened around 6.45am. Firemen from Tabuan […]
Rude awakening for guard as fire destroys school block
SERIAN: An explosion abruptly awakened the school guard of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Balai Ringin before realising that the administration block was on fire in the wee hours of Saturday (Jan 8). The Sarawak Fire Department was immediately alerted after the top floor of the block (teachers’ room) was found destroyed at 3.05am. Firemen from […]