Author: Allan Jay

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

Media practitioners take the wheel in Ford East Malaysia Media Drive

PETALING JAYA: Twelve media practitioners from Sarawak and Sabah hit the road today in an exciting two-hour convoy from Petaling Jaya to Ipoh as part of the Ford East Malaysia Media Drive.  Sarawak’s representatives include media outlets such as Sarawak Tribune, Suara Sarawak, The Borneo Post, Utusan Sarawak, and I

Unemployed man loses RM43,351 to online job scam

SIBU: A jobless man lost RM43,351 of his savings after falling victim to an online job scam promising lucrative commissions. The incident occurred on Nov 27 when the man, in his 30s, connected with a woman named ‘Lau Sze Ya’ on Facebook Messenger while inquiring about purchasing goods. ‘Lau Sze

Housewife loses RM130,000 in online job scam

MIRI: A housewife was left RM130,000 poorer after falling victim to a non-existent online job offer that was advertised on social media. The incident happened early last month when the woman, in her 50s, came across a part-time job advertisement on TikTok. Intrigued by the offer, the victim contacted a