Tremors from Sulawesi’s 5.9-magnitude quake felt by households in Semporna, Tawau and Lahad Datu
LAHAD DATU, Jan 29 — A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 on the Richter scale hit Minahassa Peninsula in Sulawesi, Indonesia, last night, with its tremors also felt in three districts in Sabah, namely Semporna, Tawau, and Lahad…
Sarawak rescuers record four deaths so far in Miri landslide
KUCHING, Jan 29 — Two more bodies have been found in the 2.58 am landslide tragedy in Kampung Lereng Bukit in Miri, taking the total number of fatalities to four, so far. The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) of…
Miri landslide: Sarawak to bring KL experts for rescue effort if needed, Uggah says
KUCHING, Jan 29 — The Sarawak government is currently assessing the need for expert assistance from Kuala Lumpur as the search-and-rescue operation continues at the site of the Kampung Lereng Bukit landslide in Miri today. Sarawak Deputy Premier and State…
Unity key to Malaysia’s future amid global challenges, Selangor MB Amirudin says in KLSCAH CNY event
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has today called for greater respect and understanding among Malaysians, stressing that unity is key to navigating the country’s challenges. Speaking at a Chinese New Year event, he…
ESSCom nabs foreign duo, thwarts bid to smuggle cigarettes worth over RM870,000 near Lahad Datu
LAHAD DATU, Jan 29 — The Eastern Sabah Security Command (ESSCOM) detained two foreigners and thwarted an attempt to smuggle cigarettes valued at RM871,854.40, after tax, in an operation on the Kampung Bakau water village squatter colony here yesterday. Its…
Danger-level continuous rain warning for eight areas in Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a danger-level continuous rain warning for eight areas in Sarawak until Friday (Jan 31). MetMalaysia said in a statement today that the eight areas are Kuching, Serian, Samarahan,…
CNY: Crawling traffic on PLUS, Karak highways
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Traffic is reported to be slow-moving on several major highways this morning following an influx of vehicles, with more people returning to their hometowns for the Chinese New Year holidays. A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM)…
Let CNY mark fresh start for a nation that celebrates diversity and unity, PM Anwar says
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed hope that today’s Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations will mark a fresh start, strengthening the spirit of unity and familial bonds for the benefit of the nation. “In…
Petronas to shut down 500km gas pipeline linking Kimanis to Bintulu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 29 — Malaysia’s Petronas will decommission the Sabah-Sarawak gas pipeline, the state energy firm said on Tuesday in its activity outlook report The 500 km natural gas pipeline in Malaysia connects Kimanis in Sabah to Bintulu in…
Sarawak Bomba: Six feared buried alive in Miri landslide
KUCHING, Jan 29 — Six individuals are feared to have been buried alive in a landslide that occurred in Kampung Lereng Bukit in Miri early this morning. A spokesperson from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre said the…
