Villagers get ready for Christmas
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: Residents in several villages here are not in a hurry to prepare for Christmas Day. A survey conducted by Suara Sarawak found that residents have yet to make thorough preparations even though Christmas will be celebrated more than two weeks from now. According to Dafni Casie Dick, 26, they usually […]
Fire department ready to tackle forest fires
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department has been directed to take immediate action in extinguishing forest and bush fires. The department’s director, Datuk Khirudin Drahman, confirmed that the instruction was made by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. All assets are on standby and will act promptly to any […]
Firemen on standby for forest fires
KUCHING: The Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (MFRD) Sarawak is getting ready for the potential risk such as forest fires caused by the hot weather in Miri. Its department director Datuk Khirudin Drahman said he went to the ground to assess the situation on-site in Miri. “In view of the rising temperatures and hot weather […]
My work has been consistent: Julaihi
Sebuyau rep ready for polls SEBUYAU: Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi is ready and well-prepared to face the coming state election. “I do my work not because of the election. I do my work regularly. Since the past elections, I do my work regularly and when the election is on, […]
State Bomba ready for year-end floods
KUCHING: The State’s Fire and Rescue Department is ready to mobilise its assets and personnel in the face of expected flooding during the year-end rainy season. Its director Khirudin Drahman disclosed that various preparations have been made to ensure the department’s readiness including testing its assets and equipment which is being carried out simultaneously throughout […]
APM Mukah well prepared for floods
MUKAH: Mukah District Civil Defence Force (APM Mukah) is always prepared to provide necessary assistance in the event of a flood during the rainy season. APM Mukah chief Capt (PA) Zuriza Sharkawi said her team, consisting of 40 personnel, is working on a 24-hour shift schedule and is always ready to assist. She said that APM […]
Our border police are prepared
KUCHING: Police personnel on duty at Sarawak’s borders are prepared to face any threat that could harm the peace and security of the state. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Aidi Ismail assured that so far, there have been no cases of armed smuggling in the state. However, such matter cannot be taken lightly following the Malaysia-Thailand […]
Department well-prepared for floods
KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department is fully prepared to help flood victims during the current northeast monsoon while adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at evacuation centres in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said preparations have been made to […]
