MIRI: Four bodies have been recovered from the Kampung Lereng Bukit landslide today (Jan 29), as search and rescue (SAR) efforts continue to locate the last missing victim. Miri police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed the recoveries and identified the last missing victim as 71-year-old Fatimah Dawi. “Rescuers are
KUCHING: All relevant agencies, including local councils, have been urged to conduct assessments to ensure the stability of roads, bridges, and hillsides across Sarawak, following a landslide in Miri that claimed four lives today (Jan 29). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said landslides remain a frequent issue in
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has reminded residents staying in flood-prone areas to evacuate to temporary relief centres (PPS) when instructed by authorities. As of 12pm, 26 PPS have been opened across Sarawak, sheltering 1,257 evacuees from 330 families. More PPS are expected to open if heavy
KUCHING: Flash floods and landslides have prompted the opening of 14 new temporary relief centres (PPS) to accommodate 1,097 evacuees from 294 families yesterday (Jan 28). These centres were opened following 18 villages inundated by floodwaters and two villages affected by landslides across Bintulu, Serian, Siburan, Simunjan, Kuching, Bau and
MERADONG: Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Ambrose Tuji Galat, a 38-year-old local man, in connection with a DUI-related traffic accident that occurred last year. Meradong police chief DSP Sekam Anoi confirmed that Ambrose is wanted for questioning regarding a traffic incident on July 29 at KM484, Jalan
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has welcomed a new initiative by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) and the Public Service Department (PSD) granting weekly rest days to firefighters on 12-hour or 24-hour shifts. Effective Feb 1, the revamped shift system will allow firefighters to
KUCHING: Logistics support during the northeast monsoon season will be directed to the areas in Sarawak most affected by floods. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Jamri Masan said this when asked about the current monsoon situation at the Sarawak Bomba annual parade and rank insignia ceremony at their
KUCHING: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is planning to intensify its water safety campaign across the state to equip the public with essential swimming and rescue skills to reduce drowning incidents. Its director Jamri Masan shared that at least 21 series of water safety campaigns will be conducted
MIRI: A total of 198 residents were forced to evacuate to a temporary relief centre (PPS) following a landslide at Kampung Lereng Bukit this morning (Jan 28). It was understood that the landslide was triggered by continuous heavy downpour since last night. Reports confirmed that seven houses have been affected
BINTANGOR: A family of four, including a young child and a baby, miraculously survived a car crash along Jalan KJD yesterday (Jan 27). The accident, which occurred around 5.25 pm, involved a Perodua Myvi that veered off the road and plunged headfirst into a drain, trapping the driver inside. A
