KUCHING: Volunteer firefighting teams (PBS) play a crucial role in emergency response efforts especially in remote areas. In stating this, Tiong Ling Hii, the acting director of the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the department therefore plans to reactivate inactive PBS teams. “Currently, 38 PBS teams are active,
KUCHING: A former technician was sentenced to 12 months in prison by the Sessions Court here today (May 28) for embezzling RM600 of customer funds while working at a security system service company. Mohammad Shahrifil Arabi, 32, of Kampung Sungai Bedil Besar, pleaded guilty to the charges before Judge Saiful
KUCHING: The Sarawak Contingent’s Criminal Investigation Department (CCID) recently concluded Op Dadu Mega, resulting in the apprehension of 97 individuals, comprising 75 men and 22 women. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the operation, which ran from May 25 to 26, involved 73 raids targeting online gambling, unlicensed public
SIBU: The Commercial Crime Investigation Division (CCID) of Sibu District Police headquarters is investigating a phone scam that led to a local student losing RM17,000. According to ACP Zulkipli Suhaili, on May 11, the victim, a man in his 20s, received a call from an individual claiming to be from
MIRI: Continuous rain from last night until early this morning caused flooding in several areas around Mulu and Kampung Long Bemang, affecting hundreds of residents. According to reports by Mountain Cave Search and Rescue Team (Moscar), on May 27 from 5 pm to 6.30 pm, its team monitored several flood-prone
BETONG: A road accident occurred on Jalan Suri Debak Spaoh yesterday evening (May 27) after a Proton Iswara skidded off the road and overturned, leaving the two male occupants with injuries. The Betong Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) quickly responded to the emergency call. The victims, identified as Peter Jose
The annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR) isn’t just a ride; it’s a global initiative raising funds and awareness for men’s health. Despite challenges like unpredictable weather, the event thrived, highlighting the camaraderie of motorcycle enthusiasts and their dedication to a common cause. Cruising for a Cause The streets of Kuching
SIBU: The building, used as a rest house and storage for chicken feed, near SJK (C) Sung Sang at Jalan Salim Stabau, was destroyed by fire on today. The Sibu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received an alert at 2.05 pm, prompting deployment of firefighters and an Emergency Medical Rescue
TATAU: The search for a local man who was feared drowned after he went missing on Thursday while fishing at Anau Tatau river is still ongoing. Fire and Resue department (Bomba) stated that the search and rescue (SaR) effort entered its second day as of today (May 25). The operation
KUCHING: A car fire was successfully extinguished by the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) last night (May 24) near SK Wira Jaya Batu 8 on Jalan Penrissen. An emergency call was received at 8.43pm, prompting the deployment of firefighters from the Batu Lintang Fire Station. They arrived at the
