Floods leave three homes stranded
BINTANGOR: Three homes in Rumah (Rh) Nanga Serau, Julau, were cut off from road access due to flooding today. Bintangor Fire and Rescue Station chief Mahmudin Narudin said the affected residences were Rh Panjang Ugap, Rh Engkiau, and Rh Steven. “The area was flooded, with water levels reaching an estimated two metres in the deeper […]
Family rescued after being stranded on van roof in Kanowit flood
KANOWIT: A married couple and their four-month-old baby were rescued after being stranded on the roof of their van along Jalan Lukut Penyulau here due to rising floodwaters. The family was en route to open their shop when their journey was halted by severe flooding, leaving them trapped and unable to proceed. Zone 4 Fire […]
Stranded haj pilgrims: TH yet to receive official report
PUTRAJAYA: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has not received an official report over the incident involving Malaysians stranded in Makkah and Madinah allegedly deceived by the offer of haj packages using tourists visas. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, in a statement yesterday, said pilgrims who feel they have […]
Stranded victims get assistance under Ops Murni
KUCHING: The Malaysian Armed Forces ‘Ops Murni’ has provided assistance to the flood victims who were stranded at Kampung Pasir Tengah in Lundu. Following the heavy downpour on Friday night and Saturday morning, the Malaysian Army deployed 16 army officers, two military boats, and 32 life jackets. In a statement, the Malaysian Army revealed that […]
Dewi and daughters being relocated, will reunite with family soon
KUCHING: There is finally a glimmer of hope for Dewi Farisha Fazliman and her two daughters to come back to her hometown. Following the case of Dewi being stranded in the Philippines for over four years, it had caught the attention of several authorities to aid her return. When New Sarawak Tribune contacted the Malaysian […]
Tourists escape flood with local guides
MULU: About 10 tourists were safely rescued from the Sungai Paku waterfall in Mulu National Park today (Sept 18) after they were stranded by flash floods due to heavy rain. This group included five local tourists, a Japanese tourist, and four tourist guides. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Operation Centre reported that a […]
Australia-bound German minister stranded again due to aircraft mechanical issues
ABU DHABI: German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s plane early on Tuesday morning had to turn around shortly after taking off from Abu Dhabi and return to the United Arab Emirates for a second time as her plane continued to experience mechanical problems. Baerbock was stranded in Abu Dhabi early on Monday morning on her way […]
British Airways IT glitch leaves passengers stranded at Heathrow
LONDON: British Airways (BA) has apologised after an IT issue caused the cancellations of domestic and European flights on Friday as Britain heads into the Bank Holiday weekend, reported German news agency (dpa). There were more than 50 cancelled BA flights departing Heathrow on Friday with the airline urging passengers to check their flight status […]
Eight firefighters rescue overweight stranded hiker on mountain
IPOH: Eight firemen took about four hours to bring down a 140kg man on a stretcher since he was stranded on Bukit Tiga Ratus Lapan in Manjung after fracturing his leg while climbing the mountain with his friend, this morning. A Seri Manjung Fire and Rescue Station spokesman said the 44-year-old, slipped while hiking with his friend, and […]
Stranded female hikers at national park
LUNDU: Two female hikers stranded at the Gunung Gading National Park last night (Jan 15) have been rescued and brought down to the park headquarters by the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) personnel. The duo, aged 53 and 57, were found around 2.20am this morning (Jan 16) near the Rock Well (Batu Berkubu), and suffered […]
