Over 40 hikers trapped at Telaga Tujuh Waterfall

ALOR SETAR: More than 40 hikers are reported to be trapped at the Telaga Tujuh Waterfall in Langkawi, due to a water surge phenomenon this morning. Kedah Fire and Rescue Department director Sayani Saidon said that the department received a distress call at 10.16am, and immediately dispatched 13 officers and personnel from the Langkawi Fire […]

Man trapped in car after self-accident rescued

KUCHING: A 26-year-old man suffered injuries to his chest and both of his legs during a self-accident near the 7M Mart, Batu 13, Jalan Kuching Serian, Kuching. According to the statement by the State Fire and Rescue Department, the Siburan Fire and Rescue Station despatched their team to the scene after receiving a call from […]

Duo killed in Jalan Batu Kawah-Bau accident

PADAWAN: Two people were killed in an accident along Jalan Batu Kawah-Bau here this morning. Sarawak Traffic Investigation and Enforcement chief Supt Alexson Naga Chabu said the 8.25am tragedy involved a car, an MPV and a van. The car, with two men aged 29 and 37 inside, suddenly stopped and was hit from behind by […]

Glue sniffer ends up dead in drain

SARATOK: A man’s glue fix ended up costing him his life after he fell into a drain behind a shop lot here. Saratok OCPD DSP Mordani Tanin said the 35-year-old man was found inside the drain and his identity was confirmed by his next-of-kin. They confirmed that the victim had been addicted to glue sniffing […]

Elderly man trapped in toilet dies

KUCHING: An unconscious elderly man, who was trapped inside a toilet, was later pronounced dead at the scene. According to State Bomba Operation Centre, an emergency call was received at 12.49pm this afternoon (Feb 10) regarding an unconscious man in a toilet. “A team of firemen from Petra Jaya was dispatched to a house at […]