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Daily Express
5 days ago
- General
- Daily Express
Factory razed in Tawau
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: The partly destroyed factory. TAWAU: Nearly half of a wood processing factory at Jalan Tanjung Batu Laut was damaged in a fire which broke out at around 6.30pm on Monday. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said the incident occurred at the Hap Seng Sawmill, which occupies a 16,000 square-foot area. Flames were reported to have spread across the factory's rooftop, affecting an estimated 10-by-50-foot section, with about 47 per cent of the structure destroyed. Twenty firefighters from the District's Fire and Rescue Station, led by Senior Fire Officer I Mohd Yahya Abd Fattah were dispatched to the scene. They were joined by Senior Operations Commander Assistant Fire Superintendent Madzlan Sarman, arriving at the site at 6.36pm, about 10 minutes after receiving the emergency call. Firefighters used a two-line method stretching 500 feet with four hose streams sourced from fire engines and the factory's water tanks to bring the blaze under control. Advertisement The swift action prevented the flames from spreading further, avoiding greater damage and losses. No casualties were reported and the operation was called off at 9.07pm after the area was declared safe. The cause of the fire and total losses have yet to be determined pending investigation. Also involved in the operation were six police personnel, seven from the Civil Defence Force (APM), two Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) staff and 10 members of the Titingan Community Firefighting Team. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Tawau gold mining firm ordered to cease operations
Published on: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Published on: Wed, May 28, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: The directive was issued by the Department of Minerals and Geoscience Malaysia during a joint inspection and investigation conducted by various government departments and agencies at the gold mine on Tuesday. TAWAU: A gold mining company here has been ordered to cease operations at its water retention pond containing sodium cyanide chemical waste, effective Tuesday. It was learnt that the directive was issued by the Department of Minerals and Geoscience Malaysia during a joint inspection and investigation conducted by various government departments and agencies at the gold mine on Tuesday. The inspection team included representatives from the Fire and Rescue Department, State Department of Environment, State Health Department and State Forestry Department. It follows an incident where the retention pond's embankment collapsed and overflowed, causing contaminated water to flow into Sg Kalumpang. It is understood that company operating at Bukit Mantri was also directed to construct a new water retention pond that meets established standards immediately. According to sources, the ban will remain in effect until the company can provide proper new water retention facilities for mining activities. Advertisement The prohibition specifically applies to mining operations related to the water retention pond, while gold excavation work in the field remains permitted. The Department of Environment is expected to collect water samples on Wednesday from areas around the gold mine and locations affected by the spillage, including Sungai Kalumpang. In related developments, the Fire and Rescue Department, which takes the incident seriously, hopes the parties involved can resolve their issues. Videos of the incident have gone viral raising concerns about potential risks to surrounding residents and the survival of flora and fauna in the affected areas. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
26-05-2025
- Daily Express
Foreigner held with multiple ID cards, birth certificate
Published on: Monday, May 26, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 26, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Cops inspecting the suspect. TAWAU: Police arrested a foreigner suspected of possessing another person's MyKad at a lodging, here, Friday. Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the suspect was apprehended during a crime prevention patrol. 'The police team, led by Inspector Hamka Ab Rashid, detained the man after finding him acting suspiciously in front of a building,' he said on Sunday. Jasmin said the suspect attempted to flee when officers tried to inspect him but was caught by the on-duty personnel. Initial investigations revealed that the suspect verbally claimed to have identification documents, but checks confirmed that the documents did not belong to him. 'The police team arrested the suspect after finding two MyKad cards, a MyKid and a birth certificate under another person's name in his wallet,' he said. Advertisement Further investigation found that the man was a foreigner without valid identification documents permitting him to stay in the country. The suspect and the seized items were taken to the Tawau District Police Headquarters for further action after verifying that the documents did not belong to him. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
25-05-2025
- Daily Express
Three injured in Tawau house fire
Published on: Sunday, May 25, 2025 Published on: Sun, May 25, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: One of the injured being given first aid treatment. TAWAU: Three people were injured in a fire which destroyed a double-storey house at Kampung Rawa-Rawa Batu 4, Jalan Apas, Saturday. One of the victims, a 53-year-old woman, suffered burns to the soles of her feet while attempting to flee the blaze. The other two injured were a 41-year-old woman who sustained injuries to her upper lip and lost several teeth and a 19-year-old man who suffered a toe injury. Fourteen firefighters led by Senior Fire Officer Rosliee Suyut were deployed from Tawau fire station. The team arrived at the scene, located 7km away, within nine minutes of receiving the emergency call at 6.01am. Firefighting efforts involved a 200-foot dual-hose stream supplied by the fire engine, along with water sourced from a nearby hydrant. Advertisement Additional support came from the Kampung Titingan Community Fire Brigade, which used a portable pump and drew water from a drainage channel via a separate 200-foot twin hose line. The fire was brought under control at 6.51am and the operation ended after two hours later after all hazards were neutralised. Also involved in the response were two police officers, three Ministry of Health personnel, five members of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), two staff from Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd (SESB) and four representatives from the Sabah State Water Department (JANS). * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
23-05-2025
- Daily Express
Extortion via phone call: Tawau man held
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 By: Amir Anuar Text Size: Jasmin said a team from the Criminal Investigation Department at the Tawau District Police Headquarters arrested the suspect to assist with the investigation. TAWAU: Police detained a man suspected of being involved in extortion through a telephone call. Tawau District Police Chief ACP Jasmin Hussin said the victim lodged a report after giving in to the suspect's threats. 'The 39-year-old suspect accused the victim of disturbing his business and threatened to cut off the victim's head,' he said, Thursday. Jasmin said the victim out of fear transferred RM3,000 to a bank account registered under the business name. 'However, after the transaction, the suspect contacted the victim again and demanded additional RM1,500 to resolve the issue,' he added. Jasmin said a team from the Criminal Investigation Department at the Tawau District Police Headquarters arrested the suspect to assist with the investigation. Advertisement The case is being investigated under Section 384 of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment, or a fine, or caning, or two of these penalties. 'A check of the suspect's criminal record revealed that he had previously been convicted under the same section and was wanted in other states,' he said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
