SIBU: The swift response of the fire department successfully evacuated four individuals after their homes were inundated by floodwaters in separate incidents today. In the first incident at Kilometre Two, Jalan Durin-Kanowit, an elderly woman and two adult women were rescued after their house was submerged. Sibu Fire and Rescue
SERIAN: Three sustained injuries in a single-vehicle crash at the Sungai Batu Bridge, Kampung Tapah in Siburan here today. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) deployed a team from the Siburan fire station after receiving an emergency call at 4.16 am. “The driver was trapped in his seat while the
SIBU: Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has urged the federal government to approve the fifth phase of the flood mitigation pump project. He said the project, which involves constructing three pump stations along Sungai Seduan, is estimated to cost more than
SIBU: The road upgrading project for Jalan Ling Kai Cheng will begin as soon as the floodwaters recede, assures Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee. He said discussions had been held with Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh to
KUCHING: A workers’ quarters at Jalan Sungai Tapang here was completely destroyed by fire, leaving three workers homeless last night (Mar 21). The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said they received an emergency call regarding the incident at 11.02 pm. “The fire involved a wooden workers’ quarters measuring approximately 20
KUCHING: The number of flood and landslide victims at temporary evacuation centres (PPS) across Sarawak has surged to 1,052 as of 8 am today (Mar 22), doubling from 508 recorded at 4 pm yesterday. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement reported the activation of two additional PPSs,
KUCHING: The number of flood and landslide victims at the temporary evacuation centres (PPS) across Sarawak has risen to 508 as of 4 pm, compared to 347 at 8 am today (21 March). In a statement today, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) reported the opening of one more flood-related
KANOWIT: A grieving family at Rumah Guntur in Ngemah here faced an unexpected challenge when rising floodwaters made it impossible for them to transport their deceased loved one’s coffin by road. Firefighters stepped in to ensure the final journey could be completed. According to Sibu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba)
SELANGAU: A 12-year-old boy was found after going missing at Nanga Meruan Dijih here for four days since March 18. Mukah Police Chief DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias said that the victim, Desmond Irang Julia, was discovered at around 9.55 am today. “The child was found by the Search and Rescue
SIBU: Lanang Healthcare Clinic temporarily closed its operations this afternoon (21 March) after parts of the clinic were inundated by floodwaters. According to the Klinik Kesihatan Jalan Lanang Safety Committee via its official Facebook update, the temporary closure was directed by higher authorities to ensure the safety of all parties,