APM rescues cat stuck 12ft up tree
SPAOH: A cat that was stuck up a 12-foot-tall mango tree was finally rescued by members of the Civil Defence Force (APM). “At about 10.40am on Monday (May 9), we were informed by the cat owner that his pet was unable to climb down on its own after climbing up the tree near his house. […]
Kitten rescued from drain
MIRI: A team of Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) today rescued a kitten that was trapped in a monsoon drain at around 12.13pm A loud ‘meowing’ sound coming from the drain adjacent to a mart in Riam here led to the discovery of the trapped kitten. According to Miri APM officer in charge, Captain Usman […]
Two-metre python caught, released
SARIKEI: A two-metre-long batik python (reticulated python) that swallowed a duck at Jalan Sare, here was caught by Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel last Friday. The presence of the reptile was noticed by the complainant who was feeding his livestock around 7.35am. He subsequently contacted the office of APM Sarikei for assistance. Upon arriving, the […]
One more python caught, released
MIRI: A python weighing around 5kg was caught early this morning as it was trying to slither into a nearby building in Times Square, Jalan Marina here. The three-metre-long reptile was first spotted when the five security guards on duty were making rounds in the area at 12.51am. They immediately called the Civil Defence force […]
Python removed from home into the wild
MIRI: A two-metre python spooked a family of three after falling from the kitchen ceiling. According to Civil Defence Force (APM) Miri Cpt Usman Harto, they received an emergency call at 1.10pm from Miri District Control Operation Centre (PKOD). He said that a team was dispatched to the location at Lintang 3, Taman Tunku here. […]
Female student injured in fall from flat
BETONG: A female student was injured after falling from the second floor of a housing complex while trying to open the door of her home. According to Civil Defence Force (APM) Betong district officer Lieutenant (PA) Mackinly Jores, the victim, Michelle Ann Gerunsin, 18, returned from school and was trying to open the door to […]
Evacuees return home as floods recede
SIBU: Fine weather and receding waters finally allowed 46 flood victims to return to their homes in Kampung Seduan Jaya on Saturday (Jan 15). A spokesman from the Civil Defense Force (APM) said the Dewan Kampung Jeriah evacuation centre, which was opened on Jan 12 to house five families, was officially closed at 1pm. “All […]
Mukah APM on alert for floods
MUKAH: The public here, especially in low-lying areas, have been advised to be vigilant amid the current inclement weather. Agencies such as the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) here are on high alert in case of floods. On Thursday (Jan 13) from 1am until 2.21am, three APM personnel were reported to be monitoring the Mateding […]
Python released to natural habitat after rescue
MIRI: A two-metre long python was rescued by the Miri Civil Force (APM) personnel after it was found trapped in a fishing net of a fisherman’s boat in Kuala Batu 1, Kuala Baram on Thursday morning (Nov 18). According to Miri APM officer (PA) Usman Harto, the reptile, weighing four kilogrammes, was discovered by a […]
Unwanted intruder safely removed
MIRI: The Civil Defence force (APM) deployed three personnel to a house in Kampung Muhibbah Kuala Baram on Saturday evening to remove a hornets’ nest from the premises. According to APM Miri officer Usman Harto, after receiving a distress call from a 47 year-old house owner, three APM personnel led by Sergeant (PA) Robert Joanes […]