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Premier donates RM50,000 to unsung hero’s family facing hardship

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg personally donated RM50,000 to the family of Mohamad Syafiq Ali Hanaffiah, a courageous individual who risked his life to save victims of a fire incident last year. Representing Abang Johari today (Jan 11), Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, the chief political secretary to the Premier, stated that […]

Rep delivers aid to fire victim

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang paid a visit to deliver daily food assistance and funds from donors to the family of the fire victim, Syafiq Mohamad Ali Hanaffiah at his residence here on Tuesday. This visit marks the third occasion where the health progress of the victim involved in the fire incident […]

Prioritising fire safety, essential precautions

In my previous articles, I have delved into the conceptual perspectives of a total fire safety approach and its critical components. For this week’s column, let’s narrow our focus to a topic that concerns each and every one of us: facing a fire or critical incident and how we can tackle it to minimise its […]

Hulu Rajang MP donates RM20,000 to fire vuctims

SEBAUH: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) Datuk Wilson Ugak donated RM20,000 to the victims of the recent fire incident in Tubau Town here. During the visit to the scene of the fire recently, the Hulu Rajang MP handed over the donation to the victims. The affected individuals […]

Stay cool when facing a fire situation

BY NAZRUL ZAWAWI KUCHING: Being in a panic situation when facing a fire outbreak is among the causes of failed fire prevention at the early stage. The director of the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department, Datuk Khirudin Drahman stated that in the event of a fire, there was no need to panic but rather prevent […]

City proactively controls rabies and fires

MIRI: The Miri Disaster Management Committee (MDMC) is dedicated to preventing the spread of rabies here. According to Miri Division Resident Jamalie Busri, the MDMC has taken various measures to raise awareness about the rabies outbreak. These include conducting talks on rabies in the community and schools, organising a large-scale vaccination program in collaboration with […]

Store, lorry destroyed in fire

KUCHING: A store used for storing fertilisers and a lorry were destroyed in a fire that occurred today (June 4) at Jalan Telaga Air, Mile 11. There were no injuries or casualties reported during the incident, which took place at 11.35 am. According to a spokesperson from the Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (MFRD), firemen […]

Death toll in Indonesia fuel depot fire rises to 19

JAKARTA: The death toll from a massive fire at a fuel depot in the Indonesian capital rose to 19 on Sunday, with three people still missing, officials said, according to the German Press Agency (dpa). At least 35 people suffered serious burns as a result of the blaze at the facility owned by Indonesia’s national […]

Rumah Bujang fire victims will have temporary shelter

LIMBANG: Efforts are now focused on housing victims of the recent fire incident at Rumah Bujang, Rantau Kiran. In a news report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the temporary shelter will be equipped with facilities to provide comfort to the victims. He said the […]

Chieng to fund fire hydrant maintenance

SIBU: Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng has pledged to set aside allocations from his Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) funds next year for fire hydrant maintenance in his constituency. He said it was to ensure public safety during fire incidents as well as build public confidence in the fire hydrant system. “I have already started to […]