Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: Allan Jay

Firemen rescue toddler trapped in car

PADAWAN: Firefighters rescued a 15-month-old girl trapped inside a locked car in front of a supermarket here yesterday afternoon (Jan 29). The toddler had been stuck in the Perodua Axia car for about 15 minutes before she was freed. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firemen

Heavy rainfall triggers landslide near longhouse

KAPIT: Continuous rainfall triggered a 50-metre long landslide at the open space in front of an 18-door Rh Rambor, Nanga Melipis today (Jan 28). A spokesman from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firemen from Kapit station were dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call at

Flood victims seek essential supplies

KUCHING: Three families are seeking essential supplies after their houses were hit by floods early Sunday (Jan 28). It was reported that two houses at Jalan Kemuning Matang were inundated by floodwaters up to knee level, and a house at Lorong Petra 2, Sungai Bedil was flooded up to ankle

Roads clear, villages safe despite floods

KUCHING: Despite the persistent heavy downpour since this morning (Jan 28), flash floods have affected several areas in Kuching, Kota Samarahan, and Asajaya. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) conducted monitoring in flood-prone areas and assured that roads and villages in these districts remain safe and passable for vehicles. In

Missing septuagenarian found safe

SELANGAU: An elderly woman who was reported missing after failing to return home from a fishing trip on Saturday, has been found safe and sound. Cherurai Mukan, 74, was found by a member of the public at around 8.30 am today (Jan 28). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue

Crypto scam leaves bistro owner RM370k poorer

KUCHING: A bistro owner has found himself facing a staggering loss of RM370,000 after falling victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam that started in October 2021. The unfortunate incident began when the man in his late 40s, was introduced to a cryptocurrency investment named ‘Sat Coin’ by an acquaintance. The

Septuagenarian missing after fishing trip

SELANGAU: An elderly woman has been reported missing after she failed to return home from a fishing trip behind Tr Samuli, Sungai Tau on Saturday (Jan 27). The victim, identified as Cherurai Mukan, 74, reportedly left through the back door of her longhouse with fishing equipment around 2.15pm. Concerns arose

Teen among two busted for reckless riding

SIBU: Two locals, including a teenager, were arrested for allegedly engaging in dangerous riding in an integrated operation codenamed ‘Ops Samseng Jalanan’. The operation, carried out along Jalan Awang Ramli Amit and around the town, was held on Friday (Jan 26) from 9pm to 4am on Saturday (Jan 27). Sibu

3 foreigners nabbed without valid documents

LAWAS: An integrated operation conducted here on Tuesday resulted in the arrest of three foreigners found to be staying in the state without valid documentations. According to the Sarawak Immigration Department, the collaborative effort involved personnel from the Lawas Immigration Enforcement Unit, Ministry of Health (MOH), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM),

Food aid reaches 23 longhouses, two schools

KUCHING: The Civil Defence Force (APM) successfully delivered 434 food packages to residents affected by floods in Mukah and Selangau on Wednesday. In Mukah, 19 longhouses namely Rh Langan, Rh Rabai, Rh Seman, Rh Anderson Kalong, Rh George, Rh Membuas, Rh Mauh, Rh Ampi, Rh Manggong, Rh Ming, Rh Francis