Accidents & Safety Incidents news in Voco Kuching Kuching Sarawak

1. Haze drives up demand for bottled water, health products in Kuching

   1 day ago Borneo Post Kuching, Sarawak 6.4 km

   The haze in Kuching has led to increased demand for bottled water and health products at supermarkets like Farley Kuching and Emart Batu Kawa. Retailers have increased their stock levels to meet customer needs, though prices remain unchanged.

2. Father saves two children from Bukit Puyang fire, family now living in car

   3 days ago Makkal Osai Bukit Puyang, MYS 39.9 km

   A father in Bukit Puyang, Melaka, saved his two children from a house fire on Thursday night. The family has lost their home and is temporarily living in a car near the hospital. A local MP has offered assistance with temporary shelter and the deposit for a new rental home.

3. Late-night blaze leaves Giatmara Kuching building 80 pct damaged

   3 days ago Borneo Post Giatmara Kuching building, Jalan Tan Sri Ong Kee Hui, Kuching, Sarawak 9.3 km

   A fire broke out late Monday night at the Giatmara Kuching building on Jalan Tan Sri Ong Kee Hui in Kuching, Sarawak, damaging about 80 percent of the structure. Firefighters from Padungan, Batu Lintang, and Tabuan Jaya stations brought the blaze under control by 12:08am; the cause and losses are under investigation.