Accidents & Safety Incidents news in Lawas District Hospital Lawas Sarawak
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Empty house at Sundar government quarters destroyed in fire
An unoccupied house at Block A of the Sundar government quarters in Lawas, Sarawak, was about 90 percent destroyed in a fire last night. The fire was reported around 8pm and the Lawas fire station arrived at 8.29pm. No victims were involved and the fire was brought under control by 9pm.
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Wildlife Dept catches 18ft crocodile in Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang
The Wildlife Department caught an 18-foot male crocodile in Sungai Kampung Banting, Sipitang, at 5pm on Monday using a baited line. Villagers believe it is the same crocodile that nearly attacked a fisherman last month, and a second line was snapped by what may be an even larger crocodile. The village committee chairman has advised villagers and anglers to stay away from the river.
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Two Sabah house fires: One in Semporna, one in Sipitang
A wooden house at Kampung Perigi in Semporna was completely destroyed by a morning fire on Tuesday. Separately, two houses at Kampung Ranau-Ranau in Sipitang were 95 percent destroyed in a fire on Monday. No casualties were reported in either incident.
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PM Anwar urges public to avoid speculation on Sarawak helicopter crash
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the public to avoid speculation and wait for official information regarding a helicopter crash in Kota Marudi, Sarawak. The helicopter was carrying four medical personnel and a pilot when it went down near Long Lellang STOLport. The government has pledged full support to the victims' families.
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Two houses destroyed in fire at Kampung Ranau-Ranau, Sipitang
Two houses were destroyed in a fire at Kampung Ranau-Ranau in Sipitang, Sabah, on Sunday evening. No injuries were reported. Firefighters from the Sipitang station brought the blaze under control within about 43 minutes of the emergency call.
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18-foot crocodile caught in Sipitang river after threatening fishermen
An 18-foot male crocodile was captured by the Sabah Wildlife Department in Sungai Kg Banting, Sipitang, on Saturday evening. The reptile, which had nearly attacked a fisherman last month, died during the capture and will be buried near the village.