House hit by tree while family attends convocation
Published on: Sat, Jul 19, 2025
By: Patimang Abdul Ghani Text Size: The damaged house. KOTA MARUDU: A house in Kampung Tambun was badly damaged by a fallen tree while its nine occupants were away in Kuala Lumpur for a university convocation. Nurul Mashitah Farahin, 24, said her family, including her ill parents, were attending her graduation ceremony at Universiti Islam Selangor when the incident occurred.
Advertisement No one was injured, and relatives nearby helped to alert the fire department and manage the situation. The Fire and Rescue Department received the emergency call at 10.18am and arrived with six personnel to assess the damage. A separate tree fall was also reported near the town roundabout amid strong winds, with the Meteorological Department warning of rough seas and high waves along Sabah's west coast and Labuan. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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