MP comes forward, donates to fire victims
GEDONG: Concerned with the misfortune that befell the victims of the fire at Ladang Tiasa Mesra, Kepayang, Member of Parliament for Batang Sadong, Rodiyah Sapiee came forward and handed over a donation to them on Friday. A total of 10 families of workers’ house fire victims at Ladang Tiasa Mesra, Kepayang, Gedong have received donations […]
Premier conveys condolences to five victims family
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late former Ministry of Housing’s permanent secretary Affendi Keli, who perished in a house fire at Lorong Bunga Tongkeng, Kampung Gita here last Sunday evening. The condolence message was shared in Sarawak Public Communication Unit’s […]
Man succumbs to injuries suffered in house fire
BINTULU: A man died while receiving treatment after he was rescued by members of the public from a house fire last night. He was among two victims rescued from the burning house at Jalan Tun Hussein Onn, Taman Kemena Raya here. The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said a distress call on […]
Kampung Masjid fire victims receive aid
KUCHING: The victims of the fire incident in Kampung Masjid, Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol received aid from the Petra Jaya Parliamentary Service Centre and Satok Service Centre to alleviate their burdens. Eleven residents, including children and elderly aged from two to 62 years old were left homeless after the double-storey house was razed to the […]
Donations for fire victim families
BINTULU: Bintulu Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing today contributed donations to fire victims in Kampung Sebiew. A total of 11 homes housing 19 families of victims benefited from the donations from Tiong who is also Dudong state assemblyman. His special officer, Azman Abdul Rahman, presented on his behalf the fire victims the […]
Serba Dinamik comes to aid of employee
KUCHING: An employee of Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd received cash and food aid from the company following a fire at the employee’s longhouse. The donation was conducted by the Serba Dinamik Corporate Affairs and Communications Department, assisted by the Human Resources Department. Felixster Buku received the donation, which included cash, solar lights, gas cylinders, mattresses, […]
Fire victim hopes house could be rebuilt soon
MUKAH: Fire victim Busang Belalan and his family may have to squat at their neighbour’s house for a longer period unless their PPRT house is rebuilt soon. New Sarawak Tribune visited Busang, 73, and his wife Mis Rintas, 56, at Kampung Tellian Daya (Tellian Ulu) here on Wednesday (July 14) to check on their status. […]
Investigation into Jalan Tiong Hua fire under way
SIBU: An investigation into a fire that razed some wooden houses at Jalan Tiong Hua began today (March 30). Sarawak Fire Department Zone 4 chief Janggan Muling said the investigation was conducted by two officers from the Kuching Bomba Forensic Unit with assistance from some Sibu firemen. He said the work started since around 9am […]
Aid lifts burden of 197 fire victims
KUCHING: A total of 197 made homeless in a fire incident that totally destroyed their living quarters today received help from The Salvation Army. Comprising construction workers and families, the victims also lost all their important personal documents and possessions in the blaze. Their seven blocks of living quarters were razed to the ground in […]
4-year-old injured in fire
KUCHING: A four-year-old girl suffered minor burns on her arm while escaping from a burning store in Kampung Tandong, Jalan Datuk Stephen Yong, here today. The State Fire and Rescue Department operations centre received an emergency call at 12.37pm on the incident and despatched firemen from Batu Lintang Fire and Rescue Station to the scene. […]
