Hero endures 10 surgeries in 25 days following fire rescue
ENDURING a staggering 10 surgeries, both minor and major, in just 25 days while in an induced coma – this was the harrowing reality for the 33-year-old unsung hero, Mohamad Syafiq Mohamad Ali Hanaffiah. His heroic journey began on Aug 28, attempting to rescue a child trapped in a house fire at RPR Batu Kawah, […]
Firefighters rescue driver trapped inside vehicle
KUCHING: A prompt response from the Fire and Rescue Department resulted in the successful rescue of a male driver who was trapped inside his vehicle following a collision with a lorry on Diplomatic Road here today. According to reports, authorities received a distress call at 2.49 pm, prompting a rapid deployment of a team from […]
Meet King Cobra Squad, Malaysia’s unsung heroes
By Muhammad Basir Roslan KUALA LUMPUR: Action hero Indiana Jones is known for fearlessly rushing into ancient ruins to rescue damsels in distress and priceless artefacts. But the most beloved archaeologist in cinema history acknowledges his fear of snakes and tries to surpass it – even if he needs a couple of minutes to recompose […]
Eight firefighters rescue overweight stranded hiker on mountain
IPOH: Eight firemen took about four hours to bring down a 140kg man on a stretcher since he was stranded on Bukit Tiga Ratus Lapan in Manjung after fracturing his leg while climbing the mountain with his friend, this morning. A Seri Manjung Fire and Rescue Station spokesman said the 44-year-old, slipped while hiking with his friend, and […]
Volunteers rescue over 1,500 animals after quakes in Turkiye
ISTANBUL: Over 1,500 pets have been rescued so far since the twin earthquakes hit southern Turkiye, Anadolu Agency quoted the non-profit organisation Humane Society International (HSI). “More than three weeks after the deadly earthquake in Türkiye, the animal rescue team from Humane Society International is still finding dogs and cats alive in abandoned apartments, damaged […]
Man dies after crashing vehicle into tree
SIBU: A 42-year-old driver died after he crashed his car into a tree at Jalan Wawasan, here, early this morning. A team of firefighters from the Sungai Merah fire station was deployed to the scene following a distress call at 2 am. According to Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 4 chief Janggan Muling, the […]
Landslide : PM orders thorough, comprehensive search and rescue mission
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ordered the search and rescue mission for victims of the landslide at the campsite at the Father’s Organic Farm near the road linking Batang Kali with Genting Highland be conducted thoroughly and systematically by all government departments. “Malaysians, please pray so that this mission can be carried out smoothly […]
Fund for fire and rescue to be discussed soon
KUCHING: The Deputy Premier of Sarawak will meet the Federal Minister of Local Government Development Nga Kor Ming soon to discuss funding for the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, who is also the Minister of Public Health, Local Government and Housing said this after launching the first Bomba […]
This cat has nine lives after all
MIRI: A common myth is that cats have nine lives. Well maybe, a black cat miraculously survived after it was impaled by a sharp metal railing at a house in Kampung Lusut, Taman Tunku, here this morning (Dec 6). The poor cat was spotted by its 51-year-old owner who saw the helpless feline stuck on […]
Stampin in need of new fire and rescue station – Lo
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & SHAIK SHAIFUL KUCHING: A recent fire incident at Pasar Sungai Maong Lama, Mile 3 here has drawn attention to the need for a fire and rescue station within the Stampin parliamentary constituency. Accordingly, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for Stampin, Lo Khere Chiang, said he will look into the matter […]
