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Storm damages 12 houses in Beladin

BELADIN: An early morning storm struck Kampung Hulu Tengah today (July 16), leaving a trail of destruction as it blew off the roofs of 12 houses. The incident affected a total of 40 residents, and no injuries were reported among them. The affected residents have sought temporary shelter with their relatives and neighbours while awaiting the necessary […]

248 victims return home after ‘rain bomb’ scare

KUCHING: A total of 248 flood victims here were allowed to return home today (Mar 19) after after taking shelter at temporary relief centres (PPS) following a ‘rain bomb’ which caused widespread flash flooding a day earlier. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), the relief centres namely Dewan R-Piang PPS in Kampung Sinar […]

Rumah Bujang fire victims will have temporary shelter

LIMBANG: Efforts are now focused on housing victims of the recent fire incident at Rumah Bujang, Rantau Kiran. In a news report from the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the temporary shelter will be equipped with facilities to provide comfort to the victims. He said the […]

15 left homeless after rented rooms razed by fire

MIRI: A total of 15 people from five families were left homeless after their rented rooms at Kampung Pasir Lutong here were razed by fire last night. The rooms, which was in an eight-door non-permanent house was totally destroyed in the fire. Firemen from Lopeng fire station and Miri central were rushed to the scene […]

Sheltering homeless easier said than done

KUCHING: The authorities are working hard to help the homeless find shelter at temporary transit centres but the task is easier said than done. Nevertheless the effort is being undertaken by the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development (KPWK) through the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS). Kuching City South Council Mayor Datuk […]

Long Lama needs proper sheltering facilities

MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau hoped that proper sheltering facilities would be built in Long Lama to house flood or fire victims. “Evacuation is a crucial part when a disaster strikes as we evacuate people to a shelter to keep them safe. “They need to have a shelter that aligns with their needs as […]

Fire victims relocate to new homes tomorrow

KUCHING: The fire victims of Kampung Segubang in Batu Kawa here will be relocated to their new homes at HDC Flat in Batu Gong tomorrow (Aug 18). Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah thanked the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) for the relocation of the victims. Up until Tuesday […]

Fire victims receive cash, food aid

MUKAH: Kampung Tellian Ulu fire victims received cash donation and food items from Kampung Penakub village development and security committee (JKKK) recently. The committee members went to the victims’ temporary home in Kampung Tellian Daya (Tellian Ulu) here to present the donation. “The contribution may be small, but it means something to the recipients, who […]

Contractor commended for workers’ accommodation

KUALA LUMPUR: Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has commended the accommodation for workers at a construction site in Bukit Bintang here, saying it should be an example for other companies. Fadillah, who recently led an inspection at the construction site found that there are indeed contractor companies such as Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd […]

Caring for Sibu’s homeless during MCO

KUCHING: The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Ministry has reactivated the temporary transit centre for the homeless (TTG) in Sibu, said its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said the reactivation of the TTG using the government rest house is to provide temporary shelter for the homeless in compliance with the implementation […]