Author: Allan Jay

Orang Asli get access to clean water supply

GERIK: Over 300 members of the Orang Asli community in Kampung Sungai Urat now have access to clean water and health services, thanks to a collaborative initiative by Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford (SDAC-Ford) and MyFundAction. The USD10,000 project, funded by Ford Philanthropy (charitable arm of Ford Motor Company), includes installing

Woman suffers leg injuries in crash

KUCHING: A local woman sustained leg injuries after her pickup truck crashed along Jalan Stephen Yong this morning (Dec 9). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from the Batu Lintang station were dispatched to the scene, approximately 8km away, after receiving a distress call at 6.57 am. Upon

Unidentified pedestrian dies in morning hit-and-run

KUCHING: An unidentified man was killed in an apparent hit-and-run incident along Jalan Setia Raja this morning. Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah said the accident is believed to have occurred at around 4.30 am. “The victim, a male pedestrian in his 30s, was found without any identification

Septuagenarian found safe after going missing for two days

KANOWIT: An elderly man, reported missing after leaving his home to tend to a farm near the Templete Ranan plantation on Friday (Dec 6), has been found safe and sound yesterday (Dec 8). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that 75-year-old Lai Juing was discovered by rescuers and local

Three residents save longhouse from major fire

SELANGAU: Swift action by three local men saved their longhouse along Jalan Selangau-Mukah from a major fire destruction last night (Dec 8). A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said firefighters from Selangau station were dispatched to Rh Alat Mukan at Bukit Dinding, about 17km away, after receiving

Storehouse slightly damaged in morning fire

KANOWIT: A storehouse used to keep construction materials at Jalan Lukut Penyulau, was damaged in a fire that broke out inside the premises today (Dec 8). Firefighters from Kanowit station were promptly dispatched to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 10.08 am. Upon arrival, they found the premises

Quick-thinking workers saves ship from major fire

SIBU: Welding workers successfully averted a potential disaster by swiftly extinguishing a fire on a ship named ‘Ocean Pride’ on Saturday evening (Dec 7). Firefighters from Sungai Merah and Sibu stations were dispatched to Gimhwak Shipyard Sdn Bhd at Jalan Sungai Bidut, about 25km away, following a distress call at

Elderly with amnesia missing near Kanowit plantation

KANOWIT: A septuagenarian has been reported missing after leaving his home to tend to a farm near the Templete Ranan plantation here on Friday (Dec 6). The man, identified as 75-year-old Lai Juing, was last seen leaving his home at Rh Adrian Sungai Ranan around 11am. He has not returned

Ranger Raptor stays on top

PETALING JAYA: The Ford Ranger Raptor continues to be the best-selling model for Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford (SDAC-Ford) in Malaysia, said Managing Director Turse Zuhair. The vehicle’s blend of cutting-edge technology and rugged performance has solidified its popularity. Unmatched Features of the Ford Ranger Raptor Both the 2.0-litre and 3.0-litre

Ford’s big move to localise service

PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Auto ConneXion-Ford (SDAC-Ford) is planning to expand its 4WD services to smaller towns in Sarawak, aiming to enhance customer convenience and accessibility. SDAC-Ford managing director Turse Zuhair said the company will extend its reach beyond major cities to cater to the growing demand for 4WD vehicles