KUCHING: During Ramadan, kitchens across Sarawak often become the busiest place in the home as families prepare meals for sahur, iftar and ultimately, the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. Amid the festive preparations, the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) is on its part reminding the public that the increase in cooking
KAPIT: A 25-year-old man is missing after a wooden boat carrying five people capsized in the Rajang River near here last night (Mar 13). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the incident occurred at about 7 pm while the group was travelling from Rumah Bunsi at Kampung Atas Kubu
SRI AMAN: Three people were injured in a collision involving a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) and a lorry at the Engkelili junction here this afternoon (Mar 14). A State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) spokesperson said personnel from the Sri Aman station were deployed after receiving an emergency call at 1.34
SARATOK: Police here have seized seven motorcycles following public complaints about teenagers riding modified motorcycles with loud exhausts in the area. Saratok police chief DSP Mathew Manggie said the seizures were made during Op Pematuhan Lalulintas and Op Motosikal conducted around the town, Roban and Kabong from Mar 2 until
SIBU: A 16-year-old student sustained head and body injuries after being hit by a Toyota Hilux while crossing the road in front of SMK Tung Hua along Jalan Tun Haji Openg here on Friday (Mar 13). Acting Sibu police chief Supt Boniface Bajai said the district traffic investigation and enforcement
KAPIT: A semi-permanent house was destroyed in a fire at Kampung Baru, Jalan Abang Sulaihi here early Saturday morning (Mar 14). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from the Kapit station were deployed after receiving an emergency call at 12.50 am. Upon arrival, the team found the house
KUCHING: A woman in her 90s was found dead inside her apartment at KMC Flat Block Betong, Jalan Central Timur, Ban Hock here on Friday night (Mar 13). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said personnel from the Padungan station were deployed after receiving an emergency call at 9.10 pm.
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Shoppers at Aiman Mall here paused between their errands as firefighters from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 2 Sarawak demonstrated fire safety techniques as part of the launch of Ops Siaga Raya today. The event, held in conjunction with a fire safety awareness campaign, involved the
BINTANGOR: Police arrested a local man suspected of involvement in illegal gambling during an operation conducted under ‘Ops Dadu’ on Thursday. Meradong Police chief, DSP Tansli Mering, said the suspect, believed to be in his 20s, was detained at about 10.45 am by a team from the Criminal Investigation Department
JULAU: The body of a man who had been missing for two days after going fishing in Sungai Kanowit at Nanga Sebuloh here was found this morning. The victim, identified as 39-year-old Geoffrey Senah, had gone out to cast nets in the river using a boat at about 7 am