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4 injured in strong winds in Indonesia’s East Java

JAKARTA: At least four people were injured and dozens of houses partially damaged by strong winds and heavy rains that lashed across four districts in Malang, East Java on Saturday. Roofs of 43 houses and five schools were damaged, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari. City officials, volunteers, residents are still […]

No more worry over leaning poles

KUCHING: Slanted telephone poles which posed a risk to residents of Stampin Resettlement Scheme have been set upright, thanks to quick action by the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau (PCB). The problem first came to light after SUPP PCB chief Wilfred Yap was approached by local residents on the matter while on […]

Damaged longhouse survivors given aid

MUKAH: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Balingian came forward to lend a helping hand to the survivors whose homes were hit by strong winds recently. Concerned with the disaster that blew away the roofs of a longhouse Rumah Randi Enteba at Batu 16, Jalan Selangau – Mukah on Aug 23, PBB Balingian visited and presented […]

Strong wind rips off roof

KUCHING: Seven persons in Kampung Ajibah Abol here escaped unharmed when the roof of their house was blown away during a storm last Saturday evening (Aug 22). According to the fire department operations centre, a distress call concerning the incident was received at 5.42pm. Firemen deployed from Padungang fire station found the upper part of […]

Wind rips off part of longhouse roof

MUKAH: Six doors of Randi Enteba longhouse were damaged by a strong wind that blew away the roof of the longhouse Sunday (Aug 23). According to the fire department operations centre a distress call was received at 1.36am and two teams from Mukah and Selangau fire stations were sent to the scene. The distance from […]

Repair of ceiling to cost RM1 mln

MIRI CIVIC CENTRE MIRI: The ceiling of Miri Civic Centre (Dewan Suarah Miri) that collapsed during strong winds last Friday is expected to cost RM1 million to repair, said Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin. The cost would also cover upgrades to the building. Lee, who is also minister in-charge of Miri Division Disaster Management […]

Strong winds rip off roofs of stalls

MIRI: Strong winds on Wednesday night (July 22) ripped off the roofs of numerous roadside stalls and premises in Tamu Simpang Bekenu and Batu Niah. The strong winds, accompanied by heavy rains, started around 11pm. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident. This morning (July 23), Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni shared […]

Immediate aid for repair of damaged rooftop

MUKAH: An immediate financial aid was given to a single mother whose house in Kampung Petanak here was damaged by strong wind last Saturday. The assistance was from Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo. Lydia Qamarina Abdullah’s rooftop was blown off by strong wind which occurred at about 2.20pm. According to Tellian constituency Service Centre Special Officer […]

Strong wind blows off longhouse roof

KAPIT: The roof of several rooms of a 26-door longhouse – Rumah Nading at Nanga Seladang, Gaa’t, Baleh near here, was blown off by strong wind Monday evening. Also affected were the store houses erected near the longhouse. Fortunately, no one was injured in the mishap although the affected rooms were exposed to the mercy […]

Thousands of marine worms exposed on beach

LOS ANGELES: Thousands of marine worms dubbed “penis fish” for their shape and color appeared this week on a California beach after a strong winter storm exposed them. The creatures — more commonly known as fat innkeeper worms — covered Drakes Beach, 50 miles north of San Francisco. Despite their eye-catching appearance, the pulsating worms […]