Monday, 4 May, 2026

5:58 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Gretta Bala

Minor landslip reported at Bukit Bom, Batu Niah

MIRI: A minor landslip occurred along the Bukit Bom road near Batu Niah today. Authorities confirmed there were no casualties. The incident, was first reported at 6:39 am by a local resident. Fire and Rescue personnel from BBP Batu Niah were dispatched immediately, arriving on site at 6.46 am. Operations

Heavy flooding forces evacuation of over 350 residents in Sepupok

MIRI: More than 350 residents from two villages in Sepupok were evacuated in the early hours of today following severe flooding caused by the overflow of Sungai Sebatuk. According to the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), the emergency call was received at 12.30 am, prompting a rapid deployment of

Four flood victims rescued from trapped vehicle in Sepupok Niah

MIRI: Fire and rescue personnel rescued four people who were trapped in a car along Jalan Penerangan, Sepupok Niah, after rising floodwaters cut off the route earlier this morning. According to Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operations centre, the incident was reported at 9.09 am, prompting a five-member team from

Massive anti-crime ops by Kuching cops

KUCHING: Police mounted a large-scale integrated crime prevention operation over the weekend, targeting key areas across the city to curb criminal activities and enhance public safety. Codenamed ‘Operasi Bersepadu Cegah Jenayah’, it was conducted from Dec 5 to 6, between 10 pm and 5 am by four senior officers and

Twenty-five rescued as floodwaters trap longhouse residents in Bintulu

BINTULU: Twenty-five residents of a longhouse in Bintulu were evacuated early today after rising floodwaters left them stranded overnight. Fire and Rescue personnel from Bintulu station were dispatched to Rumah Roselind Suang at 12.52 am following reports that the settlement had been cut off by fast-rising water. The response team

Bintulu floods force 56 into evacuation centre

BINTULU: Fifty-six people were moved to the Dewan Suarah evacuation centre early this morning as rising floodwaters forced residents from Kampung Kemunting and Rh Roslind to seek shelter. The centre opened at 12.30 am, according to the Civil Defence Force (APM) Bintulu, which confirmed that 14 households had registered on

Miri firefighters step up patrols as heavy rain triggers lcalised flooding

MIRI: Firefighters carried out flood surveillance across several high-risk areas today as persistent rain continued to soak the district. Teams from Miri Sentral Fire Station monitored Kampung Luak, Taman Tunku, Riam Jaya and Kampung Lereng Bukit following reports of rising water levels. Jalan Lotus in Kampung Luak recorded the most

22 honoured for their contributions to Miri’s growth

MIRI: The 7th Miri City Mayor’s Awards delivered a clear signal on Sunday night that excellence and civic leadership remain central to the city’s development agenda. Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang recognised 22 exceptional individuals and organisations whose contributions continue to elevate Miri’s social, cultural and economic standing. Held at

Missing women rescued from Canada Hill

MIRI: Fire and Rescue personnel in Miri located three women who were reported missing while hiking at Canada Hill on Sunday evening (Dec 7). According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre, a distress call was received at 6.28 pm. A team from the Miri Sentral Fire and

Curtin hosts conference for next generation of engineers

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) hosted its 10th Civil and Environmental Engineering Research Conference (CEERC) here for final-year students to present their research in a setting that mirrors real-world engineering and industry conferences. It was organised by the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering under its Faculty of Engineering