Search underway for woman missing while heading to farm
PADAWAN: A search and rescue (SAR) operation has been launched to locate a 57-year-old woman who went missing while heading to her farm in Kampung Singai-Simpok yesterday (Dec 6). The victim, identified as Aron Rajak, was last seen at around 12.30 pm leaving her home dressed in a white singlet and sarong. Her family reported […]
Search for two missing fishermen still ongoing
MIRI: The search continues for two local fishermen who went missing after their fishing vessel capsized in the waters off Tanjung Payung, Niah, on Wednesday. Miri Police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said that as of yesterday (Nov 7) both victims, the skipper and a crew member aged between 33 and 65 have yet […]
One body recovered, three still missing after boat capsize
SARATOK: Search and rescue (SAR) teams today recovered the body of a missing individual following a boat capsize in the Krian River here, while three others remain unaccounted for. The victim, identified as Mohd Asfar Sulaiman, 25, a local, was discovered at 9.37 am under a bridge under construction about 300 feet from the Kaba […]
Search enters sixth day for missing express boat operator
SIBU: The search for a 64-year-old man who went missing after the express boat he was operating sank near San Yan Plywood, Tanjung Kunyit here has entered its sixth day today (Sept 15). The man, identified as Hui Chye Mee, owner of the vessel ‘New Boon Pang QSB 1842’, has yet to be found since […]
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 […]