Stray dogs keep them on their toes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Residents of Kampung Mang Lot have urged the relevant authorities to monitor the increasing number of stray dogs roaming around the area. One of the residents, Junaidi Hassan, expressed his concern over the situation. “We have tried to drive away the dogs, but it was only effective for a short while. “Although there […]
Baby trapped in car saved
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A nine-month-old baby was successfully rescued after being trapped in a car here on Wednesday (Jan 27). According to Fire and Rescue Department report, the mother left the baby in the car when she went to throw away some rubbish. She returned to find the car door locked. A kind neighbour called the department […]
Elevator crushes man to death
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A man was crushed to death by an elevator at a shopping mall apartment here while carrying out maintenance work. The victim, 39, was pronounced dead by medical personnel at the scene. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre said a distress call regarding the incident was received at 9.56am on Wednesday […]
The king of fruits is back
BY JAY WATSON KOTA SAMARAHAN: The king of fruits is in season again! According to a durian seller Zamberi Chupek, despite a high price tag, durian is currently in high demand. In fact, he said in two to six hours, more than 90 percent of his durians were sold (per day) since he opened his […]
Wrong crocodiles, says anguished father of victim
BY BARINA NANI KOTA SAMARAHAN: The crocodiles hauled up to the Muara Tuang ferry point yesterday are “not the ones that grabbed my son Atan,” said Azhar Razali. Azhar, 55, added that he was still reeling from the loss of his son Azyan, known lovingly as Atan, having witnessed up close the tragedy. Atan was […]
Four vehicles destroyed in fire
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Four vehicles were engulfed in a fire while another was slightly damaged behind a car workshop here this morning (Jan 19). The 9.55am incident occurred at Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa, Desa Ilmu and no casualties were reported. Firefighters from Kota Samarahan fire station were despatched to the scene after receiving a distress call […]
RM11 mln for Asajaya Health Clinic
ASAJAYA: An allocation of RM11 million has been approved by the federal government to provide X-ray services as well as build an additional block at the Asajaya Health Clinic. Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said the additional building, which will include pathology, laboratory, and pharmacy services, is important in ensuring that the health services provided […]
Search for croc victim continues
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The search-and-rescue (SAR) operation for a fisherman who was attacked by a crocodile in Kampung Meranek river entered day two today.. In its statement, the State Fire and Rescue Department operations centre said surface searching activity was increased to a 10km radius from upstream and downstream areas of the scene. “This includes the […]
SAR for crocodile attack victim
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A search-and-rescue (SAR) operation is underway for a fisherman who was earlier attacked by a crocodile in Kampung Meranek river early this morning. The victim, identified as Azyan Azhar, 28, was said to have gone to the river with his father to pull their shrimp nets at 3.45am. Shortly after, a crocodile jumped […]
Motorcyclist dies in crash
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A motorcyclist died after his bike went out of control and crashed at Lorong 28, Taman Samarindah here today. District police chief DSP Sudirman Kram said the incident happened at 12.05pm when the victim was travelling from Taman Samarahan. The accident occurred when the victim arrived at a curve and his motorcycle is […]