KUCHING: Five more temporary relief centres (PPS) in Sarawak were closed today (Feb 9), making the total number of active PPS reduced to 15. The closed PPS are SMK Sebauh in Sebauh, SMK Bekenu in Subis, Kanowit Sports Complex, SJK (C) Tong Ah in Selangau, and Selangau Multipurpose Hall. According
SIBU: Three locals escaped with minor injuries after their pick-up truck crashed into a drain along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman this morning (Feb 9). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Sungai Merah station were dispatched to the scene, about 18km away, following a distress
SARATOK: A family of five sustained serious injuries after their car skidded and crashed into a drain wall near Kilang Melupak Kaki Wong housing today (Feb 9). Firefighters from Saratok station rushed to the scene, about 13km away, after receiving an emergency call at 5.58 am. Upon arrival, they found
TATAU: A teenage boy died on the spot, while two others sustained injuries after their pick-up truck skidded and crashed into a water-filled drain near Rumah Gansau, Sungai Arip here today (Jan 30). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Tatau station were dispatched to the scene, about
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will provide RM10,000 in aid to the families of victims of the Kampung Lereng Bukit landslide. Deputy Premier cum Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the financial assistance is part of the state government’s efforts to help ease the burden
KUCHING: All donations for flood-affected individuals from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) must go through the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to avoid confusion among the authorities. Deputy Premier cum Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that while community NGOs had planned to deliver donations directly
KUCHING: Bintulu is facing an unprecedented flood following heavy rainfall of up to 400mm in recent days. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this when met by reporters at the SJK Chung Hua Batu Kawa temporary relief centre (PPS) today (Jan 30). As of 12 pm, 48 PPS
MIRI: Authorities recovered the last victim of the Kampung Lereng Bukit landslide this evening, bringing the death toll to five. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that the body of 71-year-old Fatimah Dawi was found at 6.06 pm beneath the rubble. Twenty minutes later, at 6.26 pm, the
BINTULU: Bintulu is experiencing one of its worst floods in recent years, triggered by continuous heavy rain and a king tide today (Jan 29). The floods have severely impacted residential areas and forced many families to evacuate to higher grounds or temporary relief centres (PPS). Numerous photos and videos circulating
KUCHING: Sarawak may seek assistance from landslide experts in Kuala Lumpur to help locate the missing victim of the Kampung Lereng Bukit landslide in Miri. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said search and rescue (SAR) efforts are ongoing to recover the victim, who remains buried under the rubble.
