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Daily Express
24-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Express
17 flood victims in Kg Iban Merotai rescued
Published on: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 24, 2025 By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: Firefighters evacuating victims in Kg Iban, Merotai. - Tawau Fire Dept Seventeen people trapped by floodwaters in Kg Iban Merotai were safely evacuated on Saturday. Tawau Fire and Rescue Station chief Jemishin Ujin said the victims included 12 adult men, two adult women, two boys, and a girl. His team received the emergency call at 10.58am and arrived at the location, 35km away, by 11.39am with seven personnel and a fire engine. The operation involved support from 20 Merotai Volunteer Firefighters, four police officers, and three Civil Defence Force members. "All victims were moved to safety using villagers' boats. The water level is receding, and monitoring continues," Jemishin 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
New Straits Times
06-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Tawau fire: Imam collapses amid blaze, dies in hospital
TAWAU: A prominent Islamic preacher reportedly recited the azan (call to prayer) during a fire at his home early this morning, before collapsing due to breathing difficulties. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Ustaz Ahmad Abdul Malik, 60 — a respected religious teacher, imam, and chairman of Masjid Baiturrahman in Kampung Baru Batu 2 — was at home with his wife and daughter when the incident occurred at around 3am. According to his close friend, Amran Lahamin, 50, he and several villagers rushed to assist in saving Ahmad's personal belongings, including his vehicle. "At the time, the fire was engulfing three neighbouring houses. The ustaz managed to recite the azan before collapsing. He was then rushed to hospital," he said. Amran added that only the kitchen area of Ahmad's home sustained minor heat damage, and remembered him as a devoted religious teacher and a highly respected figure in the local community for his spiritual guidance. Ahmad's body will be at the Tawau Islamic Cemetery following Zohor prayers. Meanwhile, Tawau Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Jemishin Ujin said the department received an emergency call at 3.17am and immediately deployed a team of 25 firefighters, who arrived at the scene within 10 minutes. "The team successfully contained the fire from spreading further and managed to save 47 nearby houses. However, three houses were completely destroyed," he said.
Daily Express
04-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Express
Sulawesi quake is felt in Tawau, Lahad Datu
Published on: Monday, May 05, 2025 Published on: Mon, May 05, 2025 By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: The 6.1 magnitude tremor occurred about 28km from Tawau at 8.51pm. TAWAU: No structural damage was detected following a strong earthquake that struck the Minahassa Peninsula in Sulawesi on Saturday. The 6.1 magnitude tremor occurred about 28km from Tawau at 8.51pm. Tawau Fire and Rescue Station Chief, Jemishin Ujin, confirmed this assessment after his team conducted monitoring operations at several key locations throughout the district. 'We deployed a team of five personnel to monitor various important sites, particularly Tawau Hospital, hotels, financial institutions and petrol kiosks, after receiving emergency calls at 9.11pm,' he said. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department website, tremors from the earthquake were felt in Tawau, Lahad Datu and Semporna, besides surrounding areas. However, officials confirmed there was no tsunami threat to Malaysia. Meanwhile, observations on several active social media platforms in the district found numerous comments from residents reporting they had experienced strong tremors lasting several seconds. Among those who felt the tremor were residents in Batu 4 Jalan Apas, Kg Pasir Putih, People's Housing Projects (PPR) Sri Balung, Sri Apas and Sri Titingan and Kg Inderasabah. * 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
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
Two men killed in Tawau, Kota Kinabalu accidents
Published on: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Published on: Wed, Apr 30, 2025 By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: Firemen extricating the victim. TAWAU: A 31-year-old man was killed in an accident involving four vehicles along the Kunak-Tawau road on Tuesday. Tawau Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) Chief Jemishin Ujin said the vehicles involved were a five-tonne lorry, two four-wheel drives (a Mitsubishi Triton and a Toyota Hilux SR) and a Perodua Aruz, which the deceased had been travelling in. He said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was handed over to the police for further action. Those travelling in the other vehicles escaped injuries. According to Jemishin, a team of eight firefighters along with two fire engines were dispatched to the scene after receiving an emergency call at 12.54pm via the MERS999 emergency line. 'They arrived at the location, about 52km away, at 1.43pm. The operation ended at 2.42pm after ensuring the area was safe and there were no further hazards,' he said. In KOTA KINABALU, a man in his 20s died after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a car near the Syariah Court on Jalan Tun Fuad Stephen, Tuesday. The car was said to be travelling from Jalan UMS towards SK Likas when the 11.30am accident happened. Kota Kinabalu District Police Chief ACP Kasim Muda, in a statement, said the motorcyclist was believed to have collided with the rear right side of the car driven by a man in his 30s. Medical officials pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene due to severe head injuries, while the car driver escaped unharmed. Kasim urged motorists to exercise caution by maintaining a safe distance between vehicles, always obey traffic rules and driving attentively, especially in high-traffic areas. * 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
27-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
Man dies after car crashes into pole, overturns in Tawau
Published on: Sunday, April 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Apr 27, 2025 By: Lagatah Toyos Text Size: Firefighters at the scene - Pic by JBPM TAWAU: A man died after he was trapped in his car following a self-accident involving a collision with an electricity pole at Kampung Jawa, Jalan Dr Yamamoto, early Sunday morning. Tawau Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) chief Jemishin Ujin said the 32-year-old victim was confirmed dead at the scene by medical personnel. He said a team of 10 firefighters and two engines were dispatched to the location immediately after receiving an emergency call via Mers999 at 5.13am. The accident involved a Proton Satria believed to have skidded before crashing into the pole and overturning. The victim, who was pinned inside the vehicle, was successfully extricated by firefighters through the broken rear window. * 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
