Fire erupts at Tabuan Dayak building under construction
KUCHING: The 12th floor of a building under construction in Tabuan Dayak caught fire this morning (Nov 21). Authorities were quickly alerted of the incident around 10.30am when the building emitted thick black smoke which can be seen all the way from areas near Satok and Petra Jaya. Firemen from Tabuan Jaya, Batu Lintang and […]
Security guard sustains head injuries in freak accident
MIRI: A 53-year-old security guard of a government office at Sarawak Islamic Complex here sustained head injuries after he accidentally smashed his head on the ledge of a toilet door. According to Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) officer in charge Lt (PA) Mirwan Shah Masri, they were notified of the incident at 2.37 pm today […]
APM training centre to begin recruiting trainers next year
MUKAH: Sarawak will be the first in Malaysia to set up a Civil Defence Force (APM) training centre. Sarawak APM director Abdul Rahim Wahab said the centre in Demak here would start recruiting trainers next year. “We already have a training centre but previously we only depended on the current financial allocation. “This matter has […]
No reports of untoward incident during nomination day: CP
KUCHING: There were no reports of untoward incidents occurring at 31 nomination centres throughout Sarawak yesterday. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mohd Azman Ahmad Sapri in a brief message, confirmed that no (untoward) incident had occurred as of noon. “So far, the (security) situation is under control. “No incidents were reported and it (nomination process) went […]
Get ready to evacuate in the event of floods
SERIAN: If the water level rises and it continues to rain during the northeast monsoon, people who live in flood-prone areas and close to riverbanks should be ready to evacuate. Sarawak Civil Defence Force (APM) director Abdul Wahab Rahim asserted that the affected community needs to act early based on their experience and understanding in […]
Caution on danger of falling trees
SPAOH: In addition to floods, the monsoon season that hits the country also incurs other risks such as falling trees that should be paid attention to by the community. Betong District Civil Defence Force officer Second Lieutenant Desem Samuel said, perhaps cases like this don’t happen so much that they don’t get much attention. “It […]
SAR launched to find man who went missing after jet ski ride
SEMATAN: A search and rescue (SAR) operation was launched today for a man who was reported missing in the waters of Talang-Talang Island. According to Lundu Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Lieutenant Rabuan Zulkeflee, the victim, Lee Chong Loong, 46, went missing while testing out his jet ski with a friend. At the time of […]
Houses, business premises affected by high tide phenomenon in Kuala Kedah
ALOR SETAR: A total of 30 homes and business premises, and several food stalls, in Kuala Kedah here are affected by floods caused by the high tide phenomenon today. Kota Setar district Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Captain (PA) Norlizawati Ismail, in a statement, said among the areas affected by the floods were the Kuala […]
Three injured in three-vehicle crash
SAMARAHAN: Three people have sustained injuries in a road collision between three vehicles at Jalan Telok Sabang in Asajaya. According to the State Civil Defense Force (APM), they received a report of an accident between three vehicles at 9.09pm last night. A spokesperson from the agency said a APM team in Asajaya were despatched to […]
Bleeding pregnant woman rushed to hospital
BETONG: A three-month pregnant woman was rushed to the hospital after suffering from bleeding in a furniture store here today (8 Sep). Betong District Civil Defence Force (APM) officer-in-charge Second Lieutenant Desem Samuel said that the Betong District Operations Control Centre (PKOD) was informed about the incident at 1.32 pm. “When the Charlie Squad arrived […]