Temporary evacuation centre opened as storm damages apartment in Bintulu
BINTULU: Authorities have established a temporary evacuation centre (PPS) to accommodate 24 families whose homes were affected by a storm at Iris Garden Apartments on Jalan Sultan Iskandar on Thursday (Jan 18). Bintulu District officer Muhammad Dino Amid said that the Balai Raya Kampung Assyakirin Phase 1 PPS was opened at 4pm to provide shelter […]
Fallen tree damages house
MUKAH: Heavy rain and strong winds caused a tree to fall onto a house in Kampung Tutus Ulu, here, Tuesday. According to a son of the house owner, Nur Farizan Maulad Wasli, the incident occurred due to continuous heavy rain and strong winds starting from Tuesday afternoon until early this morning (Jan 17). “Only the […]
The flying roof
‘After every storm, there is a rainbow. If you have eyes, you will find it. If you have wisdom, you will create it. If you have love for yourself and others, you won’t need it. – Shannon L. Alder; a contemporary author whose writings often explore themes of self-discovery, personal growth, relationships, and spirituality. One […]
Strong winds uproot huge tree in Miri
MIRI: It’s quite a busy day for personnel of the Batu Niah fire station after strong winds caused a huge tree to fall in Kampung Bekenu Lama here yesterday (July 20). According to a statement from the state Fire and Rescue Department, five firefighters were promptly despatched to the scene after receiving an emergency call […]
Strong winds forecast in northern states until July 5
KUALA LUMPUR: The northern states in the peninsula, including their waters, are expected to experience strong westerly winds until July 5. In a statement today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said the condition may cause thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in the states concerned. “Thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds may also occur […]
Family receives aid from Batu Kitang rep for damaged home
KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang has extended help to a family in Jalan Chong Fo Hin Lorong 4 in Jalan Batu Kitang after their roof was blown off by strong winds yesterday (Apr 20). Lo visited the Qiu Siu Jiao family to assess the damages and report on the situation today. “Upon learning […]
MetMalaysia issues strong winds, rough seas warning
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a category one warning of strong winds and rough seas which are expected to occur in several areas over the waters of the South China Sea from tomorrow until Thursday (Oct 20). MetMalaysia, in a statement today, said that strong winds with speeds of up to […]
Strong winds damage roofs, walls of houses
PADAWAN: Strong winds damaged the roofs and walls of four houses in Kampung Mambong and a house in Kampung Sikog at Jalan Mambong-Sikog-Sarig last Sunday (Oct 10). Deputy Plantation and Commodity Minister Datuk Willie Mongin, in a Facebook post, said no injuries or casualties were reported as the victims managed to get out to safety. […]
Fallen trees cause huge traffic jam
MIRI: Strong winds and heavy downpour caused several large trees along Pujut Road to fall causing traffic congestion at Pujut 4 to Pujut 7 today (May 5). Motorists heading towards the Pujut 7 traffic light intersection had to wait for fire and rescue personnel from Lopeng Fire station to remove the fallen trees before they […]
Car damaged by falling tree
SIBU: A car was badly damaged when it was hit by a falling tree due to strong winds following heavy rain and thunderstorms that created havoc here last Friday evening. The incident happened in the Sibu Town Square area at Jalan Sanyan and had already been shared on the social media. It was around 5pm […]
