Sarawak Fire Dept: Blaze destroys house in Sarikei, leaves family of three homeless Posted on 12/01/2025 SARIKEI, Jan 12 — A family of three was left homeless after their house at Jalan Minah in Sarikei near here was destroyed in a fire yesterday. The Sarikei Fire and Rescue (Bomba) chief Arrahman Chik said they received an emergency call of the fire at 9.11am before dispatching a team of firefighters to the scene located some 8km away. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the fire involved a non-permanent structure located behind Rumah Lingga longhouse. “Quick action by local residents using portable fire extinguishers and water managed to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures,” Arrahman told reporters. He said firefighters then proceeded to conduct an overhaul operation to ensure the fire was completely extinguished. Arrahman said the cause of the fire and the total losses are still being investigated. — The Borneo Post News
GRS open to cooperating with Warisan, says Kitingan Posted on 07/01/2025 STAR president and GRS deputy chairman Jeffrey Kitingan said the possibility of the ruling coalition working with Warisan ‘is always there’. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Sabah deputy chief minister Jeffrey Kitingan has opened the door for Warisan to work with the ruling Gabungan Rakyat Sabah. “The possibility is always there… Read More
Over 10,000 chickens meet fiery end after Kuching poultry farm blaze as firefighters face water shortage Posted on 06/12/2024 KUCHING, Dec 6 — Over 10,000 chickens met a fiery end after a fire destroyed a block of chicken coops at a poultry farm in Batu 8, Jalan Matang. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), they received a call regarding the incident at 3.58am today and firefighters from… Read More
King and Queen extend heartfelt Christmas greetings to all Malaysians Posted on 25/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 — The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended their Christmas greetings to all Malaysians who are celebrating. Their Majesties conveyed their greetings via a poster uploaded to the Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook page. “May… Read More