Fires destroy property worth RM46.8mln throughout 2020
KUCHING: A total of RM 46.89 million (7.68 percent) worth of property had gone up in the smokes throughout 2020, Sarawak Fire and Rescue department (Bomba) director Khirudin Drahman reveals. He said the main culprit of the loss in property was mainly human negligence. “70 percent of the main culprits over fire is because of […]
Fire victims given more help
KUCHING: The seven families of fire victims in Kampung Bintawa Ulu here continued to receive a helping hand from concerned parties. Today, the Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) presented a cash donation and basic necessities amounting to RM4,300 to ease the burden of the families involved. LDCA Holdings Sdn Bhd deputy chief executive officer […]
Left without a home after pre-dawn fire
KUCHING: Anita and her family are homeless after a pre-dawn fire gutted their house at Kampung Bintawa Ulu last Saturday (Nov 14) morning. The 54-year-old mother said she nearly fainted during the 1.47am incident. “I was not sure how the fire was started. Everything happened so fast. My house turned into ashes just in the blink […]
Snowdan delivers aid to fire victims
KUCHING: Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan visited SK Jaong, Pantu todaty to check on its condition and to deliver aid to the victims of a fire that destroyed part of the school. Late Tuesday, the fire damaged eight teachers’ quarters. The occupants were injured. Snowdan presented financial assistance of RM10,000 to the Parent-Teacher Association […]
Essential items for fire victims
KUCHING: The fire victims in Kampung Bintawa Hulu here have received essential items to ease their burden. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said his service centre presented the assistance immediately after the fire incident. “I would like to thank the coordinating officer of Santubong Parliament Service Centre for swiftly extending the assistance […]
Fire victims likely considered for placement
KUCHING: The fire victims in Kampung Bintawa Hulu are being considered for placement in the Darul Hana Resettlement Project Phase One. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the matter had been proposed by the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) Kampung Bintawa Ulu. “The […]
Man left homeless in mid-day fire
LAWAS: A 57-year old man managed to flee from his burning house at Kampung Temangis, Jalan Gaya here this afternoon. Prior to the incident, the house owner identified as John Voo, was sleeping in the room when he saw thick smoke coming into his bedroom. He tried to put out the fire but to no […]
Help arrives for Long Balau fire victims
MIRI: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) and Mulu assemblyman Dato Gerawat Gala arrived at Long Balau today, bringing with them essential items for residents of a 23-door longhouse that was razed by fire earlier in the day. Firefighters, including Bomba Miri chief Supt Law Poh Kiong, reached the location around 1pm. The fire left […]
Pasai Siong Tengah fire victims receive aid
SIBU: The fire victims of Rumah Jelian Nayor and Rumah Langi Ambau longhouses at Pasai Siong Tengah here heaved a sigh of relief after receiving much needed assistance from their community leader Penghulu Richard Ampi. The donations, in the form of food and beverages (50 boxes of instant noodles and 20 bottles of drinking water), […]
Kuching Salvation Army seeking donations for fire victims
KUCHING: The Salvation Army Kuching Corps are requesting donations of essential items from the public to help the fire victims of Rh Naga Rasau in Engkilili, Sri Aman. On Sept 16, part of the 24-door longhouse was razed, affecting 18 families. The Salvation Army Kuching Corps recently visited the families to gauge their current situation […]
