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Daily Express
23-05-2025
- Daily Express
16kg crocodile caught in Sandakan
Published on: Friday, May 23, 2025 Published on: Fri, May 23, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: The captured crocodile. SANDAKAN: Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) captured a crocodile in an operation at Kampung Tinusa 2 early Thursday morning. According to Sandakan District Civil Defence Officer Captain (PA) Sulaiman Salama, the incident happened when a local resident spotted the crocodile. 'He was tidying up his boat behind his house when he saw a crocodile under the bridge, caught in a rope. 'Worried about his safety and the safety of the community, he immediately contacted the MERS 999 emergency hotline for help,' he said. The Sabah State Operations Control Centre (PKON) received the call at around 1:28 am, before dispatching the APM team to the location. 'Upon arrival, our team conducted a survey before proceeding with the operation to capture the reptile,' Sulaiman said. Advertisement The crocodile was estimated about 1.5 metres long, weighing 16kg. The operation took about 45 minutes to complete. 'We used ropes, a blanket and two snares to capture the crocodile. We covered its eyes with a blanket before tying it up to ensure safety during the capture,' he said. Sulaiman confirmed that no injuries or accidents were reported during the operation. The crocodile will be handed over to the Sabah Wildlife Department for further action. * 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
22-05-2025
- Daily Express
Crocodile caught under village bridge in Sandakan
Published on: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 22, 2025 By: Winnie Kasmir Text Size: The captured crocodile. SANDAKAN: A crocodile was captured by the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) at Kampung Tinusa 2 early Thursday morning. According to Sandakan District Civil Defence Officer Sulaiman Salama, the reptile was spotted under a bridge by a resident who was tidying his boat when he noticed it entangled in a rope. Fearing for the safety of the community, the resident immediately contacted the MERS 999 emergency line for assistance. The State Operations Control Centre (PKON) received the call at 1.28am and promptly dispatched an APM team to the location. The one-and-a-half-metre crocodile, weighing approximately 16 kilograms, was safely restrained within 45 minutes using rope, snares, and a blanket, and will be handed over to the Wildlife Department for further action. * 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
The Sun
18-05-2025
- The Sun
Teen feared drowned in attempt to cross mining pond
IPOH: A teenage boy is feared to have drowned while attempting to swim across a mining pond in Jalan Kilang Simen, Kota Bharu near Gopeng, yesterday evening. Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) assistant director of operations Sabarodzi Nor Ahmad said the department received an emergency call at 6.49 pm and arrived at the scene about 20 minutes later. 'The victim, identified as Muhammad Fazrul Qusry, 18, is believed to have drowned while trying to cross the pond. His friend searched the area for about 30 minutes before contacting the MERS 999 emergency line. 'The search and rescue (SAR) operation was suspended at around 11 pm due to poor weather and visibility, but periodic monitoring continued overnight. The operation resumed at 8 am today,' he said in a statement. He said the SAR operation involves seven JBPM personnel, six police officers and members of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force.
The Star
15-05-2025
- The Star
Durian farmer drifts on Sungai Kelantan for days
A MAN in his 50s faced a harrowing experience when he was stranded on a raft on Sungai Kelantan for a few days, before he was rescued by the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM). Sinar Harian reported that the man was spotted during a routine patrol near the APM Marine Unit Jetty, Tambatan Diraja at around 5pm on Tuesday. 'Five of us on a fibreglass boat approached the raft and upon questioning, we found that the man had been drifting for several days in Sungai Kelantan. 'He said he is from Tanah Merah and boarded a raft to go to his durian farm, but was carried away by the strong river current,' said APM officer Abdullah Md Zain. He advised the public to be vigilant when carrying out activities on the river to prevent unwanted incidents from happening. > Controversial actor Hafidz Roshdi, 31, says he is now more careful when choosing job offers, worrying that his presence would affect the production. Kosmo! reported that he had been approached by several producers to act in their shows, but Hafidz rejected them due to his previous cases. 'I don't want to be the cause of any more controversies and unwanted incidents,' he said. However, he added that he still had a passion for acting. Hafidz was recently acquitted of a domestic violence charge involving his ex-wife. The above article is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
MADANI Adopted Village: APM coordinates initiatives, conducts civil defence training
KOTA TINGGI: The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) plays a key role in the implementation of the MADANI Adopted Village programme by coordinating initiatives and conducting civil defence training for the community of Felda Air Tawar 1 here. In a statement today, APM announced the establishment of a community-level civil defence auxiliary (CDA) team to nurture a more disaster-resilient, prepared, and safety-conscious public. According to the statement, APM chief commissioner Datuk Aminurrahim Mohamed chaired a coordination meeting today to carry out the MADANI Adopted Village initiative at the settlement. 'Among the matters discussed were proposals to upgrade infrastructure, including public toilets, cemetery grounds, and repair work for school facilities and the Small and Medium Industries (SMI) hall. 'Other proposals included upgrading the MADANI community post, establishing the CDA unit, providing community safety equipment, improving and repairing the drainage system at the village clinic, and enhancing the entrance gateway,' the statement added. The statement also noted that Aminurrahim visited several main sites in the settlement to better understand the community's needs. 'This visit aims to observe the current condition of local infrastructure, including school facilities, public toilets, the SMI hall, and the burial site. 'The visit also allows more holistic and targeted improvement planning, ensuring that the initiatives implemented deliver a positive impact on the well-being of the local community,' the statement added. The MADANI Adopted Village programme is an initiative inspired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, aimed at bridging the development gap between rural and urban areas with key components that include the provision of basic amenities such as water and electricity supply, roads, street lighting, community facilities, internet access, and various other infrastructure that support community well-being.
