Dr Sim wants MPs to fight for more fire stations in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak needs at least 21 more fire stations, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier explained that the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) had asked for more fire stations from the federal government. “It’s nothing new…I myself have constantly asked for (a) fire station in Batu Kawa and was approved […]
Tanjung Manis needs firefighting facilities: MP
KUCHING: Several areas in the Tanjong Manis are in dire need of fire station facilities, such as fire engines, said its parliamentarian Yusuf Abdul Wahab. Yusuf hoped that the allocation provided by the government which amounts to RM50 million for the Malaysian Armed Forces, the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) and the People’s Volunteer Corps […]
Ugak raises alarm on 23-year wait for fire station
BINTULU: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties) Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong wants priority to be given to setting up a fire station at Sungai Asap. He said this was because residents at the Bakun Resettlement Scheme (BRS) in Sungai Asap had been waiting patiently for one for more […]
RM8.2mil Lutong fire station up and running
MIRI: The Lutong fire station, which caters to over 350,000 people, is up and running, and it aims to improve emergency response time. Ministry of Housing and Local Government secretary-general Datuk M Noor Azman Taib expressed confidence that the station would cut emergency response time in Lutong and the northern part of the city to […]
Three hurt in collision with lorry
MIRI: Three people were injured after a four-wheel-drive (4WD) they were in collided with a lorry laden with oil palm fruits at Km 20 along Jalan Miri-Marudi on Monday (30 May). Fire and Rescue Department acting chief here Ahmad Nizam Sapaiee said five firemen from the Marudi fire station were rushed to the scene on […]
Uggah calls for more fire stations in Sarawak
KUCHING: There is still a need for more fire stations in Sarawak despite having auxiliary firefighters and community emergency response teams to complement the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this after he recalled a school fire in Betong being quickly put out with the help of […]
Fire station flooded with knee-deep water
MIRI: Heavy rain on Friday night caused several low-lying areas in the city centre to be flooded. Among the affected areas was the Miri Central Fire Station at the Jalan Miri-Pujut. Early this month, the fire station was also inundated by floodwaters due to flash floods caused by incessant heavy rain. Footage on social media […]
New sprayers for fire station
KUCHING: The Padungan fire station has received three battery-powered sprayers from Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch. With the three additional sprayers, the fire station will have five sprayers altogether, in which it will be used by the firemen to carry out sanitation and disinfection work at shops or eateries. SUPP Kuching Branch treasurer […]
More Mocsar teams to be set up in Sarawak
SIBU: The Fire and Rescue Department is planning to set up several more Mountain Cave Search and Rescue (Mocsar) teams in Sarawak. Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin said personnel for the team will be recruited among locals who knew the topography of mountains and caves in their respective areas, which would later […]
Asajaya fire station, quarters 47 percent complete
KUCHING: The construction of the RM6.5 million fire station and quarters in Asajaya is 47 percent completed. Yesterday (Mar 29), Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director-general Datuk Seri Mohammad Hamdan Wahid paid an official working visit to the project site as well as to Sarawak Bomba headquarters. Also with him were Sarawak Bomba director Khirudin […]
