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House destroyed in afternoon fire in Julau, all occupants safe
A house at Mile 8 of Jalan Julau here was destroyed in a fire this afternoon. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak, in ...
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2,800 army personnel ready for flood relief efforts in Sarawak Sabah
A total of 2,800 personnel from the Malaysian Army are ready to be mobilised to assist flood victims in Sabah and Sarawak, Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan said. He added that th ...
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SPM candidates affected by S’wak floods urged to contact schools for exam arrangements
The Sarawak Education Department has urged all Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates affected by floods to immediately contact their respective schools to coordinate their return for the remaining ...
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Bintulu residents demonstrate solidarity in post-flood cleanup
Floodwaters in several areas of Bintulu town began to recede yesterday, prompting many residents to start cleaning their homes. The clean-up effort has been a collective one, with not only those ...
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12,656 flood victims in Sarawak evacuated as of 4pm Saturday
A total of 12,656 Sarawak flood victims from 3,720 families have been evacuated as of 4pm today, showing a downward trend from 12,914 recorded at 12pm this afternoon, according to a report from the ...
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Thunderstorm warning issued for Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan until tonight
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds in Sarawak, Sabah, and Labuan until 9pm tonight. In a statement today, ...
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Premier: S’wak govt to conduct audit to assess flood victim needs, damages
The Sarawak government will conduct an audit to assess the additional needs of flood victims and the extent of damages caused by the recent floods, announced Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri ...
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Fadillah: Flood mitigation packages worth over RM1 bln in Kuching to be implemented simultaneously
Three key packages under the flood mitigation project here must be implemented simultaneously, with the initial cost expected to exceed RM1 billion, said Deputy Prime Minister Dato Sri Fadillah Yusof.
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Underwater SAR called off for missing cargo ship captain near Lawas, surface search still on-going
The underwater search and rescue (SAR) operation for a cargo ship captain, who is still missing after the vessel had capsized in the waters off Awat-Awat in Lawas on Jan 28, has been called off. Fire ...
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Minister: Sarawak’s first transit shelter for pregnant teens to be set up in Kuching
Sarawak’s first transit shelter for underage pregnant girls will be established in Kuching, in collaboration with various non-governmental organisations (NGOs). In announcing this, Women, Family and ...
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S’wak govt ready to increase flood relief allocation, says Premier
The Sarawak government is prepared to increase financial allocations to support flood-affected residents across the state, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the matte ...
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Fadillah urges S’wak flood victims to register to facilitate aid distribution
Flood victims in Sarawak can visit the nearest Resident’s Office or temporary relief centre to register their names for them to receive aid. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that ...