Monday, 11 August 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Swift action by firefighters contains warehouse blaze

SIBU: Swift action by the Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) successfully contained a warehouse fire incident that occurred yesterday at Jalan Ding Lik Kong. According to a Bomba report, firefighters received a call at 7.27 am regarding the incident and promptly dispatched the team with assistance from the

Good samaritans rescue nine after crash

SELANGAU: Faith in humanity was restored when good samaritans helped to extricate nine individuals after the van they drove lost control and collided with a road barrier along the Jalan Selangau-Sibu yesterday (28 Dec). According to a report by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) a distress call was received

Road closure for SCV concert

KUCHING: In anticipation of the highly-anticipated Borneo Sarxindo Concert scheduled for December 29 and 30 December at the Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV) at 6.00 pm, the authorities have announced a temporary road closure plan to ensure the safety and smooth flow of traffic in the vicinity of  the village here.

A mother’s resilient journey in seeking aid for hero son’s rehabilitation

A living embodiment of the adage that a mother’s love transcends boundaries and knows no limits, 56-year-old Julia Jemat epitomises unwavering care for her children, notably for the unsung hero Mohamad Syafiq Ali Hanaffiah, who fell victim to a tragic house fire while bravely attempting to save a child. In

Hero endures 10 surgeries in 25 days following fire rescue

ENDURING a staggering 10 surgeries, both minor and major, in just 25 days while in an induced coma – this was the harrowing reality for the 33-year-old unsung hero, Mohamad Syafiq Mohamad Ali Hanaffiah. His heroic journey began on Aug 28, attempting to rescue a child trapped in a house

Heightened crocodile activity alert as rainy season approaches

KUCHING: As the rainy season looms ahead, the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has issued a cautionary advisory on a noticeable surge in crocodile population and their increased activities across the state. The surge is particularly evident from November and is expected to persist until March, aligning with the species’ breeding

Cops launch probe into alleged rape in Bau

BAU: Bau police have started an investigation into a report filed on Dec 27 by a local 15-year-old girl, detailing a distressing incident of alleged rape in a hotel here. Bau district police chief DSP Jawai Francis Kempas confirmed the investigation under Section 376 of the Penal Code which carries

Crocodile presence raises concerns among residents

SEMARIANG: An 87-year-old local resident, Suhaili Mit has raised concerns regarding the escalating presence of crocodiles in this area. Suhaili, who has lived in Semariang for 46 years, shared insights into the changing dynamics of the local ecosystem. Describing encounters with crocodiles since childhood, he emphasised that, historically, these creatures

Two sustain injuries in crash

JULAU: Two individuals sustained injuries as the vehicle they were travelling in lost control and skidded off the road at Ulu Bakong Pakan yesterday (Dec 26). According to Julau Civil Defence Forces officer Second Lieutenant (CD) Vincent Jeavie Johntin, the incident occurred at about 4.50 pm as the family of

Elderly driver dies following crash

SIBU: A fatal road accident occurred today (Dec 26) at the Shell petrol station at Ling Kai Cheng road, resulting in the death of the 90-year-old driver. The incident took place around 9.30 am when an elderly local resident, who was driving the car, reportedly lost control while exiting the