SFC: Beware of aggressive crocodiles during mating season
KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has issued a warning to residents, urging them to exercise caution due to the heightened aggression of crocodiles during the mating season, typically occurring from November to March, the rainy season. SFC’s Swift Wildlife Action Team (SWAT) executive Dr Mohd Izwan Zulaini issued this caution following a tragic incident in […]
Heightened crocodile activity alert as rainy season approaches
KUCHING: As the rainy season looms ahead, the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has issued a cautionary advisory on a noticeable surge in crocodile population and their increased activities across the state. The surge is particularly evident from November and is expected to persist until March, aligning with the species’ breeding season. “The public is strongly […]
Robotics car wash — the auto wash of tomorrow has arrived!
KUCHING: It’s the rainy season, which means you’re going to be driving a lot; from picking up the kids from their school activities and going on road trips to and driving out for a weekend of fun. Whatever the occasion, you are going to be busy. That means you won’t have time to spend hours […]
People in flood prone areas urged to be cautious
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Open has urged the people to be cautious throughout the rainy season, particularly during these three months. He advised those living near flood prone areas to always heed the instructions of the authorities. As the state most often experiences the monsoon season between December and February, […]
Raining days lure snakes into homes
MIRI: The monsoon season has kept the Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) busy as snakes are spotted encroaching into houses. This morning, APM personnel were deployed to a house in Kampung Lereng Bukit after a 44-year-old woman saw a four-foot long snake slithering into her home. “She was sitting at the living room when she […]
MP says will look into Kampung Sungai Raya flood woes
SIMUNJAN: The government through the related agencies will address the flood issues faced by Kampung Sungai Raya folk, especially during the rainy season, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Batang Sadong MP added that her representative would meet the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) to get advice on the matter. “It is believed that […]
Likely rainy season sparks early polls
SPAOH: The upcoming landas (monsoon) season and the possibility of the emergence of new Covid-19 variants are the main reasons why the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government prefers to hold the 12th state election now. Such a decision was reached following extensive consultation and deliberation with the appropriate authorities. This was said by Deputy Chief […]
Teacher killed in car crash
KUCHING: A female teacher was killed in an accident at KM5 Serian-Tebedu Road, near Kampung Sorak Melayu this morning (Nov 4). Nur Amiza Amira Abdullah, 29, from Kampung Pangkalan Kuap, Samarahan, was confirmed dead at the scene by Serian Hospital paramedics. Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said Serian district […]
State Bomba ready for year-end floods
KUCHING: The State’s Fire and Rescue Department is ready to mobilise its assets and personnel in the face of expected flooding during the year-end rainy season. Its director Khirudin Drahman disclosed that various preparations have been made to ensure the department’s readiness including testing its assets and equipment which is being carried out simultaneously throughout […]
Rainy days ahead in Sarawak
BY RACHEL MINA KUCHING: Sarawakians will be experiencing more wet days ahead, said the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected to occur daily over the interior parts of Sarawak this week as a result of the ongoing weak phase (monsoon break) of the southwest monsoon and is expected to last until […]
