Author: Ma Chee Seng

Woman sustained head injuries in self-accident

BINTULU:  A woman driver sustained head injuries in a self-accident on Thursday (May 30). Bintulu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a distress call at 4.42 pm prompting a swift despatch of firemen to the scene. Upon arrival, the firefighters administered medical assistance to the victim before handing her over

Brigadier General Mohd Sauffi takes command

KUCHING: The Third Infantry Brigade welcomed its new commander, Brigadier General Mohd Sauffi Omar in a ceremony at Penrissen Camp today (May 31). Mohd Sauffi Omar is the 40th commander to lead the brigade. The event was attended by Maj Gen Datuk Mohamed Fauzi Kamis, Commander of the First Infantry

Serian fire leaves 10 homeless

SERIAN: A family of 10 was left homeless yesterday (May 30) after their house in Kampung Panchor Dayak was destroyed by fire. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a distress call at 9.05 pm, prompting a dispatch of Serian and Siburan firefighters to the scene. “Upon arrival,

2438.30 grams of drugs seized in raid

KUCHING: The Sarawak Narcotics Crime Investigation Department (NCID) apprehended a 37-year-old foreign woman at a budget hotel at Jalan Rock during a raid on Wednesday. Kuching Deputy Police Chief Merbin Lisa said in a report the suspect was found in possession of a substantial quantity of narcotics, suspected to be

Fire leaves 29 people homeless

MIRI: A  fire, which engulfed six single-storey house in Taman Futee this morning, left 29 people homeless. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the fire broke out at around 10.20 am, prompting an immediate response from multiple fire stations. Firemen from Lopeng, Miri Central and Lutong were

JPJ actively curb illegal installation of HID on vehicles

KUCHING: The Sarawak Road and Transport Department (JPJ) through their Ops Pengarah recently inspected 423 vehicles resulting in the issuance of 148 non-compliance notices for various offences. The operation saw the participation of 31 officers and personnel whose primary objective was to identify and address the illegal installation of High-intensity

Early morning fire promptly contained

SIBU: An early morning fire broke out at the Pos Laju facility at Jalan Ding Lik Kong today (May 30) but was quickly brought under control, thanks to the swift response of Sungai Merah Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). No injuries were reported. The call reporting the structural fire was received

Suspected drug offender arrested

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A police team from the Motorcycle Patrol Unit of Kota Samarahan police station intercepted a motorcycle at the roadside of Taman Sentosa on May 28 suspected of carrying illegal substances. According to a report on its Facebook post, the rider, a man in his 40s, was acting suspiciously,

Calls to dispose used tyres properly

KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) and the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) are urging the public and businesses in Sarawak to dispose of their used tyres through proper channels. NREB Environmental Quality Controller Jack Liam said since 2012, ZHA Environmental Sdn Bhd has been appointed to collect

Bomba to reactivate inactive volunteer teams

KUCHING: Volunteer firefighting teams (PBS) play a crucial role in emergency response efforts especially in remote areas. In stating this, Tiong Ling Hii, the acting director of the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the department therefore plans to reactivate inactive PBS teams. “Currently, 38 PBS teams are active,