Fishermen stumble upon body in river
MIRI: A body was found floating in Kuala Baram river today (Apr 21). The discovery occurred around 3 pm when local fishermen, engaged in their daily activities along the river, came across the lifeless body of a person, presumed to be a male. Upon finding the body, the fishermen immediately contacted Senadin assemblyman, Datuk Seri […]
Missing crew member found safe after river jump
MELUDAM: A crew member who was reported missing after he jumped into the Batang Saribas to avoid a collision between a tugboat and a bridge pillar last night (Apr 7), has been safely located. The incident happened near Kampung Beladin as the tugboat, manned by four crew members, was en route from Kuching to Beladin. […]
Ensuring safe river transport system
LAWAS: The Sarawak government is always committed to ensuring and providing a safe and comfortable river transport system for all including the shipping community. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said that allocations are channelled by the government every year to the Sarawak Rivers Board (LSS) to carry out improvement and maintenance work […]
Dock coolie feared drown after falling into river
SIBU: A man is feared to have drowned after he fell into the river while loading goods onto the express boats at Pulau Babi here today. Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) Zone 4 chief Andy Alie said the incident, involving a victim believed to be a dock coolie, happened at around 12.30 pm. “A team […]
11-year-old girl killed by croc in Namibia
WINDHOEK (Namibia): An 11-year-old girl was killed by a crocodile on the Kavango River in the area of Shikoro village, Ndiyona Constituency of Kavango East Region, while fetching water from the river, an official confirmed Wednesday. The incident occurred on April 1, Romeo Muyunda, spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, said in […]
Combing Salak River for missing crewman
KUCHING: A search and rescue (SAR) operation has been launched to locate a foreign crewman who allegedly fell into Batang Salak waters from a barge today (Mar 15). The 19-year-old victim has been identified as Win Myat Thu, who is a Myanmar national. A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received […]
Suspected river poisoning destroys aquatic lives
KUCHING: Dead fishes found floating in Sungai Endap early yesterday has led to suspicion of river poisoning by unknown individuals. The incident was recounted by a medical practitioner, Dr Ashok Segar, who lives at Mile 15-16, Jalan Kuching Serian, Mandala Drive, where the river flows through his property. “This morning, while I was at the […]
EC postpones polling for Baram
MIRI: The Election Commission (EC) today has decided to postpone polling for Baram due to bad weather conditions that hampered its officers from being deployed to the remaining 11 polling stations. The new date of voting for Baram will be announced later when the commission decides on a new date where the weather is safe […]
Two-year target for river embankment project
LIMBANG: The Limbang River Embankment Project which is slated to commence on September 20 is expected to be completed in two years. Deputy Minister for Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said two contractors would undertake the effort. “It involves the project to upgrade the Limbang Riverbank Package 2-Phase 2 […]
Expedite Tabuan river realignment, plead residents
KUCHING: Residents of Kampung Tabuan Dayak are urging the authorities to expedite the realignment of Sungai Tabuan for fear of more flooding in the area. Kampung Tabuan Dayak residents voiced their worry that floods would again occur in the area as it is a long standing issue that is yet to be solved. Drainage and […]
