Man found drowned after attempting to swim across river
KANOWIT: A man reported missing after attempting to swim across a river near Rh Manggin, Nanga Buan, Ngemah here, was found drowned on Tuesday (Jan 14). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the victim, identified as 25-year-old Mohamad Hamizan Reduan, was discovered during the sixth dive by the Bomba diving team at 11.34am. The […]
Brothers drown after bathing post-fishing
MIRI: Two brothers were found drowned at Lutong Beach today (Dec 12) after being swept away by strong currents while bathing. The incident happened around 2 pm when the brothers and their cousin went to the beach to bathe after a fishing activity. Unfortunately, the brothers were caught in a current and disappeared underwater. Their […]
SAR ops underway for missing elderly man
LIMBANG: A search and rescue (SAR) operation was launched to locate an elderly man who went missing after leaving his home on Dec 10. The victim, identified as 54-year-old Wislie Lahap, was last seen leaving his house at around 5.15 pm, wearing a white shirt and navy-blue shorts. He was reportedly heading towards a nearby […]
SAR ops launched for missing elderly man in Ulu Skrang
BETONG: An octogenarian has been reported missing after leaving his home at Rumah Sawing Merutih, Ulu Skrang, unannounced on Nov 26. Identified as 82-year-old Gelau Rayang, he last seen around 9 am wearing a blue shirt and black pants with red stripes. He is described as 152cm tall, with short white hair, a thin build, […]
Man feared drowned after boat capsizes
KAPIT: An elderly man is feared to have drowned while two others survived after their fibre boat capsized near Nanga Makoh, Batang Rajang on Tuesday. The victim, identified as 57-year-old Bubut Benang, was travelling with his wife and a worker, on their way to Kapit town from Nanga Benin Rumah Belaja around 5pm when the […]
Search for missing man continues on second day
MIRI: Authorities have resumed their search on Saturday for a 39-year-old local man, Budi Budin, who was reported missing after failing to return home since November 2. Budi, who was scheduled to report to the National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) office here on November 5, has not been seen since he left home. Concerned family members […]
Search ends in tragedy as bodies of five regatta paddlers found
KUCHING: The bodies of five paddlers who went missing after a regatta training accident last Friday (Oct 18), were recovered near the Sarawak Barrage this morning (Oct 20). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that the bodies were found between 6.16am and 7.09am. Firefighters retrieved the first three bodies, while the […]
Muddy water causes obstruction for SAR team
KUALA LUMPUR: The murky river conditions and strong current are hindering the ongoing search and rescue (SAR) efforts for the missing Unit Keselamatan dan Penguatkuasaan Sarawak (UPKS) staff members feared to have drowned, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “I do not have the latest update yet, but the disaster committee is […]
Boats plying the Sarawak River urged to reduce speed
KUCHING: Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata urges boats navigating the Sarawak River to reduce their speed, to prevent a repeat of Friday’s boat capsize incident. Mancha also advised all participants undergoing training for the upcoming regatta to wear life jackets to prevent similar incidents from happening. “This is especially important when training in hot […]
Man, 19, missing in Saratok, SAR underway
SARATOK: A search and rescue (SaR) operation is currently underway for a 94-year-old man, Sipin Landok, who went missing from his longhouse, Rh. Frederick Juan, Kumpai Krian, on Thursday (Oct 17) evening. According to the Saratok Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the victim was last seen leaving his home and heading toward a nearby rubber […]
