SIBU: The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) must give special attention to preparedness in facing the risks associated with the use of alternative energy, says Malaysia Bomba director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad. “We are well aware that the Sarawak government is currently committed to becoming a pioneer in the
SIBU: The Director-General of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad, has praised JBPM Sarawak for demonstrating excellent performance in the Firefighter Fitness Test (UKB). He said that Sarawak JBPM successfully recorded a passing rate of 95.37 per cent in the UKB. “Congratulations are also in
SIBU: A total of RM42 million has been allocated under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) Fifth Rolling Plan (RP5) to upgrade fire and rescue infrastructure in Sarawak, as part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve emergency response capabilities in the state. The Malaysia Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA) director-general
KAPIT: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has called for the government to review the eligibility criteria for flood aid following a visit to several longhouses affected by recent floods in the Kapit Division. He said many flood victims were not eligible for the RM1,000 Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI)
KUCHING: The Mayor of Kuching City South (MBKS), Datuk Wee Hong Seng, has urged the public not to speculate about the recent incident involving the collapse of a building structure along Jalan Padungan here. “Please do not make any statement about the cause of the incident. “It is not fair
TANJUNG MANIS: The opening of the Batang Rajang Bridge on March 27 triggered an unexpected increase in the number of vehicles, causing congestion in Sarikei Town and the Batang Paloh Ferry area. According to Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, this phenomenon proved
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A local man was killed, while another was injured in a road accident at Mile 9, Kuching-Serian Road here today. According to Kota Samarahan District Police Chief Superintendent Damataries Lautin, they received a report on the accident, involving two motorcycles, at 1.30 am. “Initial investigations revealed that both
KUCHING: A family in Kampung Tengah Kalok, Pusa, was left homeless after their house was destroyed in a fire this morning. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said they received a report about the incident at 9:08 am and dispatched a team of firefighters from the Betong station to
SIBU: The idea of constructing an iconic bridge in Sibu, inspired by the world-famous London Bridge, has captured the imagination of many. This follows Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s nod of approval for the idea during a Hari Raya gathering with the local community here last
SIBU: Sarawak’s development direction continues to draw international attention despite the looming challenge of tariff policy issues, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Sarawak was recently approached by the Bank of America to share its development strategies and renewable energy initiatives with Fortune 500