KUCHING: Swift action by a homeowner and his neighbours prevented a bedroom fire from razing a two-storey terraced house at Taman Riverview yesterday (Aug 24). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) upon being alerted to the fire at 7.58 pm by houseowner Lee Chin Fung, promptly despatched a team from
KUCHING: Sarawak’s shining example of cultural unity and political stability allows for the formulation of forward-thinking policies to flourish, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to him, the state’s unique cultural environment has enabled all ethnic groups to maintain a tradition of unity and harmony for
KUCHING: A self-accident that occurred at Jalan Datuk Haji Daud in Matang has resulted in the loss of one life today (Aug 19). According to a statement from the state Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they received a distress call regarding the incident at 3.45am and promptly deployed a team of
SPAOH: A ten-foot-long crocodile was caught by the Civil Defence Force (APM) yesterday (Aug 18) in Kampung Hulu Bungin. According to a report by APM, they received a distress call at 8.10pm regarding the reptile and promptly despatched a team of five members to the scene. Upon arrival, the team was informed
KUCHING: A woman in her early twenties was apprehended by the police yesterday (Aug 18) on suspicion of abandoning her newborn baby, who was discovered next to a dump site in Moyan Square, Batu Kawa, earlier yesterday. According to Padawan district police acting chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong in a statement,
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) is making a stylish comeback for its 11th year, sporting a fresh new look and approach. From August 21 to 27, this event will be taking place at various venues, including Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, Parkroyal Collection Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur,
BINTULU: A 32-year-old oil tanker driver has tragically lost his life in a self- accident along the Pesisir Bintulu-Sebubu road today (August 18). According to reports from the Fire and Rescue Department, a distress call was received at 6.10 am, prompting a swift response from a team based at the
MIRI: A workshop and 21 used cars were razed by fire last night (Aug 17) in Krokop area here. According to a statement from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), a distress call on the incident came in at 9.38pm which prompted a team from the Miri fire station, assisted by firemen from Lutong and Lopeng, rushing to the scene. “The conflagration also spread to a neighbouring facility
KUCHING: An abandoned baby was fortunate to have been discovered by waste collection workers at a dumpsite at Moyan Square, Batu Kawa, here early this morning. Apparently the dumpsite is frequented by strays which forage for food. Thew newborn had the umbilical cord intact. According to Padawan’ acting police chief
KUCHING: UOW Malaysia University Colleges and Colleges have announced the appointment of Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah as the chairman of the Board of Governors (BOG). The selection, confirmed by the UOW Malaysia BOG on Aug 15, grants him a two-year term. Medan had previously been a member of the BOG