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
Defence minister: Comprehensive research backs National Service 3.0 programme’s reintroduction, to foster patriotism, unity among youth Posted on 07/12/2024 KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the government and the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) have carried out comprehensive quantitative and qualitative studies on the implementation of the revamped National Service Training Programme (PLKN) 3.0. He said various academic studies, alongside youth engagement… Read More
Sweden ‘not at war, but not at peace either’, says PM Posted on 13/01/2025 Ulf Kristersson said the Russian threat is very likely long-term, as must be Sweden’s defence. (EPA Images pic) STOCKHOLM: Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Sunday his country was not at war but not living in peacetime either, citing hybrid attacks, suspected sabotage in the Baltic Sea and a proxy… Read More
DPM Fadillah says decision on extra parliamentary seats for Sabah, Sarawak won’t be in time for GE16 Posted on 10/11/2024 KUCHING, Nov 10 — The implementation of additional parliamentary seats in Sabah and Sarawak will only be finalised after the 16th General Election (GE16), said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said this is because several legal aspects need to be reviewed before the necessary amendments can be… Read More