Morning car crash leaves three injured
KUCHING: Three individuals were injured after the car they were in skidded and crashed into a tree along Jalan Stutong here this morning. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) assistant director of operations Henderi Ardimansyah said they were alerted to the accident at 6.36 am. Firefighters from Tabuan Jaya station were dispatched to the scene […]
Live updates improves road safety awareness
KUCHING: The government’s initiative to release road accident death statistics in real-time on a daily basis will enhance awareness and vigilance among road users and the general public. Highlighting the gravity of road safety issues, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi referenced data from the Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), presented […]
Man injured in Lanang road accident
SIBU: An accident involving a four-wheel-drive vehicle along Lanang Road today (Jan 13) resulted in one individual sustaining injury. According to reports by the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the 1.11am incident led to the immediate deployment of a response team from Sibu fire station. Upon arrival, firefighters found a black Toyota Hilux four-wheel-drive […]
Minister stresses urgency of road safety initiatives
SARAWAK recorded a total of 17,699 road accidents between January and October this year, according to a Royal Malaysian Police Department (PDRM) report. Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said of the figure, 301 involved fatal accident cases resulting in 349 deaths, with an additional 122 categorised as serious accidents. “These figures contribute […]
Abun urges road repair after near miss
BINTULU: A distressing incident occurred on Saturday when a vehicle from Senator Abun Sui Anyi’s delegation skidded off the path and landed in a ditch at KM65 on Jalan Bakun-Bintulu around 6.30 pm. Fortunately, Abun, who was travelling in a separate car, highlighted the dangerous condition of the road, especially at a bend on the […]
Cops seek witnesses in fatal road accident
SARATOK: Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward to help them in their investigation into a hit-and-run accident which left a motorcyclist dead. Sarikei police chief DSP Mordani Tanin said the fatal accident occurred at Sarikei-Betong KM94 around 10.40 am yesterday (Sept 7). “On-site investigation revealed that the accident happened when the 84-years-old victim, […]
Trio meets with road accident
SONG: Three individuals travelling in a Perodua Axia vehicle were involved in a road accident along the Sebatu Song Kapit road today. According to reports from the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (MCDF), one of the victims managed to extricate herself from the vehicle, while the remaining two victims required assistance from MCDF personnel and members […]
Teacher dies in road accident
BINTANGOR: A female teacher was killed while four others sustained injuries following a two-vehicle collision at Mile 8, Jalan KJD Sungai Mador this morning. The 10.30am accident involved a car and a van that were travelling in opposite directions. Sarawak Traffic Police chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said that investigations found the driver of the […]
Three brush with death in accident
KUCHING: Three drivers escaped unharmed after their vehicles were involved in a road accident at Jalan Wan Alwi-Tabuan Dusun here last Monday (Aug 17). Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the accident occurred at 2.30pm in front of Lodge International School. “At the time, two vehicles — a Proton Exora […]
Woman dies in road accident
PADAWAN: A woman was killed after she fell off a motorcycle and was struck by two vehicles at Mile 5, Jalan Matang on Wednesday (August 5). According to State Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu, the victim, identified as Monika Mami, 41, was on the motorcycle with her husband, Adres Rijan, 50, […]
