The whistling rocks
‘Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.’ – James Stephens (1880-1950); an Irish novelist and poet known for his contributions to and involvement in the Irish literary revival of the early 20th century. His most famous novel is ‘The Crock of Gold’ (1912). When we were children, we used to be terrified of […]
Bomba takes every emergency in its stride
KUCHING: There is no such thing as an ocean too wide or a mountain too high when it comes to the men and women of the State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba Sarawak). From assisting a mischievous cat stuck on a tree branch to providing first aid to accident victims and putting out fires, these […]
More Mocsar teams to be set up in Sarawak
SIBU: The Fire and Rescue Department is planning to set up several more Mountain Cave Search and Rescue (Mocsar) teams in Sarawak. Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin said personnel for the team will be recruited among locals who knew the topography of mountains and caves in their respective areas, which would later […]
