Sarawak Foundation extends aid to Kampung Bintawa Hilir fire victims

KUCHING: The Sarawak Foundation provided financial aid to victims affected by the fire in Kampung Bintawa Hilir. The fire that occurred in Kampung Bintawa Hilir on Jan 5 had destroyed and damaged a few houses which affected 44 villagers in the area. In response to the incident, Sarawak Foundation presented a RM2,000 donation to each […]

MP presents donations to fire victims

MUKAH: Mukah Member of Parliament Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib has presented a sum of RM5,000 in cash donations to the villagers who were affected by the fire at Kampung Sesok Lama. She was represented by the Mukah Service Centre officer to hand over the donation to house owner Tambi Silu and family. The fire involved […]

34 fire-affected families relocated to newly constructed longhouse

BINTANGOR: In a heartening turn of events for 34 families residing in Rumah Panjang Labang at Sg Tulai here, their Christmas and New Year celebration took on added significance as they moved into a newly constructed longhouse. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong HIing expressed his joy over the completion of the new longhouse after the […]

Six safe but home lost in fire

BINTANGOR: A family of six was left devastated after their single-story wooden house at Jalan Sungai Sian, Teluk Bulat, was razed to the ground today (Dec 19). Fortunately, all family members, aged between five months and 30 years, did not sustain any injuries as they managed to evacuate safely during the 1.40 pm incident. A […]

152 residents homeless in Belaga longhouse inferno

BELAGA: A total of 152 residents from 17 families were left with only the clothes on their back after fire destroyed the double-storey Uma Nyaving longhouse, Long Mejawah Sungai Asap yesterday (Sept 11). Fortunately, no one was injured in the 8 am incident. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the blaze […]

SABATI chairperson extends aid to fire victims

KUCHING: The Association of Wives of Ministers and Assistant Ministers of Sarawak (SABATI) chairperson Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, extended her compassion to four families affected by a fire incident at the Batu Kawah People’s Housing Scheme (RPR). This heartfelt gesture took place at the RPR Batu Kawah Hall today. Juma’ani, who is […]

Fifteen fire victims yet to secure new homes

KUCHING: Fifteen victims who were affected by the fire incident at Lorong 16, RPR Batu Kawa last Monday are still struggling to secure a place to relocate. Following this, special assistant to Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman, Michael Kong said he had visited the victims, who are currently placed at Dewan Perpaduan RPR Batu […]

Deputy Premier promises help rebuilding homes

KUCHING: The state government will provide assistance to homeowners for the swift reconstruction of their houses following the recent fire incident, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The incident, which occurred on Monday at RPR Batu Kawa, tragically claimed the life of a six-year-old boy and and affected five houses. In […]

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 […]

Fire leaves family of 3 homeless in Asajaya

ASAJAYA: A family of three were left with nothing but clothes on their backs after their wooden house in Kampung Rebak, was engulfed by flames this afternoon (July 23). Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the occupants, aged between 43 and 70, as they managed to get out to safety. A spokesman for the Fire […]