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Borneo Post
13 hours ago
- General
- Borneo Post
Fire Dept conducts Mount Kinabalu evacuation drill, marks quake anniversary
Participants taking part in the Mount Kinabalu Evacuation Simulation Exercise. RANAU (June 6): The Sabah State Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) successfully conducted a three-day Mount Kinabalu Evacuation Simulation Exercise from June 3 to 5. Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Mohd Pisar Aziz said that the exercise not only commemorates the tragic earthquake incident that occurred on June 5, 2015, but also serves as a platform for disaster preparedness in high-risk locations such as Mount Kinabalu. 'The exercises starts from Panalaban to the Low's Peak summit of Mount Kinabalu involving 49 participants in the mountainous area and 20 participants at the foot of the mountain. 'Overall, the exercise simulation was a success,' he said during the closing ceremony of the Mount Kinabalu Evacuation Simulation Exercise and in conjunction with the 2025 Mount Kinabalu Earthquake Commemoration Ceremony. Mohd Pisar also expressed his appreciation to all agencies and parties involved directly and indirectly in making the exercise a success, including Sabah Parks, Sabah National Security Council, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Royal Malaysian Police, KEPSAS, APM, Mountain Malim Gunung Association, Porter Association, Sutera Sanctuary Lodge, KOKTAS, Mountain Torq and Sabapak Eco Berhad. Mohd Pisar said the commitment and efficiency shown by all participants served as an example for the implementation of such exercises in the future. He said the 2015 earthquake that claimed 18 lives including climbers and mountain guides, and injuring many climbers had triggered a major change in the safety approach in the Mount Kinabalu area. 'Such exercises like this will test the coordination, communication and emergency response systems between agencies, in addition to educating the local community including tourism operators, mountain guides, porters and residents to be better prepared. 'I hope these exercises can be continued periodically so that the level of preparedness of all parties remains at an optimal level. 'We cannot be complacent or forgetful because disasters know no time and place. Continue the commitment to making Mount Kinabalu not just a superior tourist destination, but a safe area that is ready to face any challenge,' he said.
Daily Express
28-05-2025
- 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
20-05-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Elderly woman, teenager killed in early morning Sepanggar fire
Published on: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Published on: Tue, May 20, 2025 Text Size: Firefighters at the scene KOTA KINABALU: Two female victims, an 80-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl, were killed in a house fire at Kampung Pulau Penampang near One Borneo, here, early Tuesday morning. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department said it received the distress call at 5.22am and arrived at the scene along Lorong Gusin 3 at 5.39am. The fire involved a 40x40 ft permanent-structure house, which was 90 pc destroyed. A Perodua Axia parked nearby also sustained 5 pc damage due to heat exposure. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by 5.55am and fully extinguished it by 8.43am. The body of the elderly woman was discovered at 7.13am, followed by the teenager at 7.33am. Both were handed over to the police. Advertisement A total of 31 personnel from the Kota Kinabalu, Lintas, and Penampang fire stations were deployed, along with seven vehicles including fire engines, an EMRS unit, and a water tanker. The cause of the fire is under investigation. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
Car ends up in sewage pond in Likas
Published on: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 10, 2025 Text Size: The 79-year-old woman and her 49-year-old son were trapped inside but rescued by passers-by before firemen arrived. Kota Kinabalu: A mother and her son escaped unhurt after their car crashed into a sewage treatment pond along Jalan Loji, Taman Kingfisher, Friday morning. The 8.30am incident involved a Perodua Viva. According to the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department, both the 79-year-old woman and her 49-year-old son were trapped inside but rescued by passers-by before firemen arrived. 'The senior citizen managed to exit the vehicle through the rear door, holding onto a wooden stick extended by members of the public. 'The driver escaped through the driver's side window in a similar manner. 'Among those who helped was an off-duty firefighter, PBK I Hasrulnizam Md Zain, who happened to be passing by,' said Lintas Fire and Rescue Station Chief Agustavia Joe Guasi. A 10-member team from the Lintas Fire and Rescue Station arrived at the scene within minutes. The operation concluded at 8.54am after ensuring the site was safe. Police were also present to assist in the investigation. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
29-04-2025
- Daily Express
Lost French couple rescued in Rainforest Discovery Centre
Published on: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 29, 2025 Text Size: The couple who were rescued by rescuers. SANDAKAN: Two French tourists were rescued after getting lost while hiking at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) here on Monday. The Sabah Fire and Rescue Department received an emergency call at 1.24pm, prompting a search operation involving seven firefighters and RDC rangers. The couple, identified as Santarelli Antoine Pierre and Girodet Charlene, both aged 36, contacted authorities after losing their way about 7km from the RDC entrance. They were located safe and well by RDC rangers at 3.08pm and transported by boat to Kampung Bambangan, which was closer than returning by land. The pair were later taken back to the RDC by Forestry Department rangers for further action. (WK) * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * 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
