APM urged to enhance ties with media
KUCHING: Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir yesterday said that the media played an important role in the documentation of events. The senior fellow of the National Professor’s Council (MPN) said any events written by journalists were rough drafts of the history of events that would be read by future generations. He said this at the Malaysian […]
Road in Julau still accessible despite morning landslide
JULAU: A landslide occurred in Jalan Entabai, Julau, at 3am today. The public has reported that a landslide happened early this morning, causing road users difficulty passing through. The Civil Defence Force (APM) from Julau, led by an officer and three other APM personnel, went to the site to do an inspection at 8.30am. According […]
Rumah Peter Igoh fire victims moved to relief centre
KUCHING: Thirty-two families from Rumah Peter Igoh in Nanga Mujan Skrang that were affected by the fire in Betong have been transferred to a temporary relief centre (PPS) at Dewan Johnical Rayong in Engkelili. According to a spokesperson for the Civil Defence Force (APM), the PPS was opened at 6.30pm yesterday to cater for the […]
Villager finds croc in his backyard
BAU: A resident of Kampung Podam here came across a young five-foot-long crocodile at the back of his house around 7 am today. The quick-thinking villager, Akip Noiak, wasted no time and alerted the Civil Defence Force (APM). A spokesperson for APM said they received a call at 7.19 am and despatched three personnel to […]
Govt allocates RM59.7 mln to APM for asset purchase, upgrading
MELAKA: The government has allocated RM59.7 million to the Civil Defence Force (APM) for the acquisition and upgrading of assets, including the purchase of four-wheel-drive ambulances and other vehicles nationwide. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs and Special Functions) Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said the allocation would be channelled in phases until July […]
112 flood victims from 25 families evacuated
KUCHING: Twenty-five families who were affected by the flash floods have been transferred to a temporary relief centre at Sinar Budi Baru Hall here. The temporary relief centre (PPS) was opened today at 3 pm to cater to 112 flood victims from 25 families around Kuching. In a statement issued by the Civil Defence Force (APM), […]
APM rescue citizens trapped in car following flash floods
KUCHING: The Civil Defence Force (APM) has rescued stranded citizens as a result of flash floods. According to a statement by APM today, their officials have rescued three victims who were trapped in a car in Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho. “One of the victims was an elderly man with disabilities. He was accompanied by two […]
9-ft-long python in chicken coop that didn’t get away
MIRI: A 53-year-old man had an early morning surprise when he found a nine-foot-long reticulated python in his chicken coop at Kampung Lopeng Tengah here today. A spokesman for the Civil Defence Force (APM) said they received a distress call around 7.40 am and a four-member team was deployed to the scene. The man wanted […]
Four families affected by flood evacuated
KUCHING: Four families in Jalan Tanah Perkuburan Islam, Kampung Buntal have been evacuated to a safe area after water level rose to waist deep. According to a statement by the Civil Defence Force (APM), seven children and seven adults from the four families were evacuated at around 5.30 pm on Saturday (March 11). The APM […]
Some areas in Kuching, Kota Samarahan flooded
KUCHING: Heavy downpours since Friday night caused some areas in Kuching and Kota Samarahan to be inundated by floods. According to a statement by the Civil Defence Force (APM) Batu Kawah area in Kampung Sinar Budi Baru,Taman Desa Wira was affected by the heavy rain causing water to rise to knee deep level. “Four houses […]