DAP extends helping hand in flood crisis
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak shows solidarity and support by extending crucial assistance to the ongoing efforts of the Civil Defence Force (APM) in the recent flood. DAP representative Michael Kong, said the party’s initiative to distribute essential food supplies to the flood victims in Desa Wira, Kampung Sinar Budi, and Malihah, where 395 […]
Bird in distress successfully rescued
MIRI: A bird ensnared in utility wires in Jalan Piasau Utara here has been freed this morning (Feb 17). Responding to a distress call at 10.04 am, Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel rushed to the scene to aid the bird, which had its leg caught in wires atop a utility pole outside a local residence. […]
Food aid reaches 23 longhouses, two schools
KUCHING: The Civil Defence Force (APM) successfully delivered 434 food packages to residents affected by floods in Mukah and Selangau on Wednesday. In Mukah, 19 longhouses namely Rh Langan, Rh Rabai, Rh Seman, Rh Anderson Kalong, Rh George, Rh Membuas, Rh Mauh, Rh Ampi, Rh Manggong, Rh Ming, Rh Francis Ngang, Rh Blansai, Rh Gerunsin, […]
13-ft python caught in escape attempt
BETONG: A 13-foot python weighing 25 kilograms was successfully captured within three minutes after attempting to escape. Civil Defense Force (APM) Betong officer Captain Siti Huzaimah Ibrahim said the APM was alerted of the presence of the python in the open space of the Betong Metro Polytechnic (PMBS) at 2.58 pm yesterday. “Three members led […]
Rising water levels prompt suspension of SK Kuala Lemai classes
SELANGAU: Classes at SK Kuala Lemai were suspended due to rising water levels caused by heavy rainfall in the district. Selangau Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Lt Luke Douglas Dongum said that a team was promptly dispatched to monitor flood-prone locations following heavy rainfall. Upon arrival at SK Kuala Lemai, the team observed the river […]
Wooden bridge in Tatau collapses, residents disconnected
TATAU: A wooden bridge connecting Muput, Nangan Tau, and Penyarai localities collapsed following a lorry accident and the force of river water at Sungai Muput. Bintulu Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Capt Mohd Johari Mohd Taufik reported that they received information about the incident on Thursday (Jan 18). A team was dispatched to assess the […]
Goose-eating python caught
KUCHING: A seven-foot-long python had a tasty breakfast, eating a goose inside a goose coop on Wednesday (Jan 10). The reptile’s sighting was made around 8.30am in the vicinity of SMK Agama 2, Jalan FAC here. Fuelled by concerns over the reptile’s impact on the school staff and dormitory students’ safety, the Civil Defence Force […]
9-ft long python captured after devouring chicken
SARIKEI: A family were left shocked after finding a nine-foot long python coiled up in a chicken coop at Lorong 2C, Jalan Rentap today (Jan 11). It was reported that the reptile had devoured a chicken after it slithered into the chicken coop. The sighting of the python prompted the family to alert the Civil […]
APM reunites owner with missing rabbit
LUBOK ANTU: The Civil Defence Force (APM) recently demonstrated its commitment to animal welfare by responding to a unique emergency call involving the rescue of a pet rabbit. In addition to its routine operations, which typically involve the rescue or capture of cats, dogs, lizards, snakes, and wild monkeys, the APM extends its services to […]
Man finds a snake while doing house chores
MIRI: A 70-year-old man was cleaning his house yesterday morning when he was startled by a snake slithering over a photo frame. This happened in a house at Kampung Haji Waheed at 11.26am. Terrified, he called Miri Civil Defence Force for help. The half-metre-long reptile, identified as Liopeltis tricolor or Malayan ring-necked snake, was snared […]