Python captured from backyard fence
MIRI: A 65-year-old man from Lorong 2A, Piasau Phase 2, here has a shock of his life when he spotted a huge two-metre long python, balancing on his backyard fence, this morning. The massive reptile was spotted at around 7.30 am, slithering across his backyard fence, while the man was on his way to the […]
No reports on floods, landslides
KUCHING: Sarawak has yet to receive any reports related to floods, landslides or storms caused by the northeast monsoon, as of 4pm today (Nov 12). According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) secretariat, the Civil Defence Force (APM) has conducted on-site monitoring at 28 locations across the state. The monitoring revealed a rise in […]
Three riders perish in crash
KAPIT: Tragedy struck yesterday after a three-motorcycle collision along Jalan Mujong, Ulak Tapang Balleh claimed three lives. According to Kapit police chief DSP Rohana Nanu, the victims are locals aged between 15 and 23 years old. The fatal accident came to light when a friend alerted one of the victims’ siblings at around 5.30 pm, […]
Missing 63-year-old man found dead in Bau
BAU: A 63-year old man reported missing after failing to return home on Friday (Oct 6) was found dead this morning (Oct 7). The State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Operations Centre said the victim, identified as James Tarang Tigong, was found by rescuers at about 7.30am. The victim was discovered unconscious 150 metres away […]
Two 8-ft-long pythons caught in residential areas
SIBU: Two eight-foot-long pythons were captured after they found seeking refuge in residential areas in separate incidents. The first python was caught in Kampung Nangka around 11.40 pm last night (Oct 2) , while the second was caught at Jalan Bruang around 5.45 am this morning (Oct 3). Civil Defence Force (APM) Sibu district officer […]
Monitor lizard wanders into home, removed by APM
MIRI: A one-metre-long monitor lizard, which was found in a house at Jalan Belian, Desa Bahagia here today, has been safely removed. The Miri Civil Defence Force (APM) said that no one was harmed by the ‘uninvited guest’. After receiving an urgent call from the homeowner at 1.46 pm, a team from APM was swiftly […]
Motorcycle collision leaves two injured
ASAJAYA: Two men sustained injuries after a collision between two motorcycles at Jalan Asajaya today. The accident occurred around 6.30 am as the vehicles were travelling in opposite directions. A spokesperson for the Civil Defence Force (APM) Asajaya said that they received an emergency call from the public and dispatched a team to the scene. […]
16-ft-long python captured after duck meal in coop
SIBU: A huge python decided to take a nap in a duck coop by the roadside after a duck meal in Kampung Jeriah this morning. Civil Defence Force (APM) Sibu district officer Major Wan Mohd Jabir Wan Mohd Barudin said they were alerted to the presence of the reptile at 10.20 am. A four-member team […]
15-ft-long python found under water tank
MIRI: A homeowner had a late night surprise when he came across a 15-foot-long reticulated python curled underneath a water tank last night (Sept 21). Fearing for his safety, the 33-year-old quickly alerted the Civil Defence Force (APM) Miri around 11.21 pm for assistance to capture the reptile. A four-member team was desptched to the […]
Woman injured in wee-hour accident
KUCHING: A woman sustained injuries in the wee hours when her vehicle cand crashed along Jalan Datuk Tawi Sli today. Responding swiftly to an emergency call around 3.20 am, the Civil Defence Force (APM) Kuching despatched a team of four personnel to the scene. On arrival, they found the 31-year-old driver still in her car […]