Govt to import more high-powered pumps to tackle stagnant floodwater problem
AGAN DATUK: The government will buy and import more high-powered pumps to solve the problem of stagnant floodwaters throughout the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. “I will coordinate with the director-general of the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) and the Malaysian Defence […]
Hornet’s nest effectively removed
MIRI: Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) on Saturday night successfully removed a hornet’s nest from a mango tree of a house in Pujut 5B. The nest with the size of a Perodua Kancil’s tyre, was first spotted earlier that day by a man who was about to do some grass cutting work at the house’s […]
Rising water forces two households in Balai Ringin to evacuate
SERIAN: Nine people, including five children, were evacuated from their homes as the water level rose here. The rising water affected two homes in Kampung Melayu Balai Ringin in Balai Ringin. At 12pm, Friday (Dec 16), the Civil Defence Force (APM) suggested that the residents evacuate their homes. Water has risen to around two to […]
APM captures 13-ft-long python found inside cat’s cage
KUCHING: A 13-foot-long python spotted in a cat’s cage at Lorong Sunang Rajan 1A2, Demak Baru, was captured by Civil Defence Force (APM) Kuching this morning. A spokesman from APM Kuching said they received an emergency call around 5.55 am and despatched a four-member team to the scene. On arrival, the team met with the […]
Sarawak Civil Defence Force to expand its wings
KAPIT: The Sarawak Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) will create more agencies in all districts statewide from its current 27 districts to cover all 45 districts with the recruitment of civilians as members of the civil defence so that they will be prepared for disasters at any time. “APM is a front-line agency that is […]
Two-metre-long python on tree caught
MIRI: A two-metre-long reticulated python spotted hanging around on a mango tree outside a house at Lorong Berembang 4, Pujut 7B, was captured by Civil Defence Force (APM) Miri. It was later released to its habitat on Thursday (Dec 8). APM Miri officer Lieutenant (PA) Mirwan Shah Masri said a four-member team was deployed to […]
Curiosity lands dog into trouble
MIRI: Those who have dogs know how curious they could be. This afternoon, a dog was reported wedged in a fence in an incident that occurred behind a house at Lorong 2 Pujut 9 here. Lucky for him, a team of Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) came to his rescue. According to Miri APM officer […]
Motorcyclist injured when crashing into dog
MIRI: A man sustained minor injuries after his motorcycle crashed into a dog which was crossing the road at Jalan Lambir, Taman Jelita today. Civil Defence Force (APM) Miri officer Lt (PA) Mirwan Shah Masri said they received a distressed call around 2.27pm and despatched a four-member team to the scene. Upon arriving, the team […]
APM captures cobra inside factory, releases it into the wild
MIRI: Factory workers are facing workplace risks everyday and it appears that the threat of being bitten by deadly black cobra is one of them. Workers here were certainly on edge for their safety after a cobra slithered into a factory they worked at near Jalan Prunus Piasau Utara here this morning (Dec 1). However, […]
RON97 drops 10 sen, RON95, diesel unchanged
KUALA LUMPUR: The retail price of RON97 petrol will drop by 10 sen from RM3.95 to RM3.85 per litre, while those of RON95 and diesel will remain unchanged for the week from Dec 1 to 7. The Ministry of Finance, in a statement today, said the ceiling price of RON95 and diesel would remain at […]