Motorcyclist killed after crashing into fallen tree
MIRI: A man from Kampung Bakam was killed in what is believed to be a self-accident that occurred at KM17, Miri coastal road. Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the deceased had been identified as Mazwan Selan, aged 32. “He was riding alone, heading to his workplace in Eastwood Valley when the incident happened […]
Home partially damaged by tree
MIRI : A house in Lorong 11 Bandar Baru Permyjaya was partially damaged by a fallen tree on late Friday evening during strong winds. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. According to Miri Civil Defence Force officer in charge Captain (PA) Usman Harto, six of his personnel were despatched to the scene to […]
Batu Niah firefighters remove fallen tree blocking road
MIRI: Seven firefighters from the Batu Niah Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) were dispatched to remove a tree that had fallen along Jalan Sepupok, Batu Niah near here. According to Miri Bomba chief Supt Law Poh Kiong, the tree had blocked half of the road. “Firefighters rushed to the site at about 7.39am, Monday (Feb […]
Bomba receives assistance to tackle fallen trees, landslides
LIMBANG: A team of firemen from Limbang fire station and other relevant agencies sprang into action following reports of fallen trees and landslides in Jalan Buangsiol, Kampung Bukit Kota. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue department operations centre, they received a distress call on the incident at 9.04am and a team led by Mohd […]
Concerned motorists in Mukah want trees trimmed
MUKAH: Concerned motorists are up in arms over a cluster of trees by the road kerb near a junction in the old town here. Their grouse – the tress are obstructing their view, and the motorists are urging the authorities to take appropriate action. New Sarawak Tribune went to the area on Tuesday (Jan 19) […]
Bomba kept busy
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) was kept busy with several reports of fallen trees in a few areas here following heavy rain and strong winds on Monday (Oct 26). According to the Bomba operations centre, fallen trees were reported in Kuching, Bau, Kota Samarahan and Simunjan; causing several roads to be blocked off. […]
