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Malay Mail
07-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Crash on Sarawak's Pan Borneo Highway kills one, injures two
BINTULU, July 7 — An accident involving two vehicles on the Pan Borneo-Tatau road near Simpang Sangan yesterday evening claimed the life of a 30-year-old man and left two others injured. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) identified the deceased as Mohammad Norazfarizdwan Iqbal Inai, who was driving a Toyota Vios. A team of six firefighters from the Tatau fire station was dispatched to the location following a distress call received at 7.06pm. In a statement, Tatau police chief DSP Jame Reis said preliminary investigations revealed that the accident occurred when the driver of a Perodua Kembara, who was in the left lane and attempting to switch to the right, was hit by a Toyota Vios travelling straight in the right lane. 'As a result of the collision, the Toyota Vios lost control and slammed into a road barrier at the P-Turn junction. 'The driver was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be extricated by the Tatau Fire and Rescue Department,' he said. Medical personnel from the Tatau clinic later confirmed that Mohammad Norazfarizdwan died at the scene. The driver of the Kembara and a passenger sustained injuries and were first treated at the Tatau clinic before being referred to Nyabau Hospital in Bintulu for further medical attention. The case is currently being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. Jame reminded motorists to always exercise caution while driving and to comply with all traffic regulations to avoid such incidents. Those who witnessed the accident or have relevant information can contact the investigating officer or the Tatau police station on 086-584615. — The Borneo Post
Malay Mail
01-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Tiong: Tourism Ministry expediting rollout of monitoring system to ensure tourism transport drivers suited for operations
BINTULU, July 1— The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is expediting the rollout of a Driver Monitoring System to ensure all tourism transport drivers are physically and mentally fit to operate. Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing yesterday said the move comes in the wake of the recent Pulau Perhentian boat tragedy that claimed three lives and injured nine others. 'The Driver Monitoring System will include mandatory drug screenings (urine tests) for all tourism transport operators, including boat and bus drivers. 'There are also plans to reassign regulatory control over tour transport vehicles currently under the Transport Ministry back to Motac, allowing for more integrated oversight of tourist safety. 'We aim to revamp the current regulatory framework to drastically reduce accidents involving tourism transport, especially tour buses,' he said. He added that other proposed safety measures include mandatory maintenance checks and periodic inspections of tour vehicles, as well as a stronger maritime presence by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency to monitor seafaring vessels. Tiong said during his international engagements, foreign ministers and tourism stakeholders would consistently raise concerns over Malaysia's tourism safety record. 'They want assurance that Malaysia is serious about the safety of travelers. We must meet those expectations. I urge all industry players to take this moment as a wake-up call, and fully cooperate with the government's safety reforms.' He also expressed his deep anger and disappointment over the Pulau Perhentian boat incident, and said initial investigations had uncovered a series of glaring violations by both the travel agency and boat operator involved. 'This includes operating with an expired licence since April, failing to ensure passengers wore life jackets, and most concerning of all, the boat operator tested positive for drugs following a urine test,' he said, adding that the operator also had five prior drug-related offences. Tiong also criticised the travel agency's shocking decision to employ such an individual, calling it a blatant disregard for human life. He has since ordered the ministry to launch an immediate and thorough investigation into the incident and all parties involved, promising accountability and stricter enforcement. 'In your pursuit of profit, do not ever compromise on safety. There have been many incidents in Malaysia that have affected the tourism sector and damaged our country's reputation. 'Repeated safety lapses could lead to serious consequences, including travel advisories from foreign governments, which would deal a long-term blow to Malaysia's tourism industry,' he cautioned. — The Borneo Post
Malay Mail
14-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Van flips multiple times on Pan Borneo highway, two thrown out and killed
TATAU, June 14 — Two men were killed in a single-vehicle crash along KM16 of the Pan Borneo Highway before the Semanok Bridge early this morning. Tatau District Police Chief DSP Jame Reis said the incident occurred around 7.30am and involved a van travelling from Tatau towards Bintulu. 'Initial investigations suggest the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn multiple times. 'Both the driver and the passenger were thrown out of the van,' he said in a statement today. Jame added that both victims, aged 24 and 18, of Chinese descent, were pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel from Tatau Health Clinic. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless or dangerous driving. He urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information regarding the incident, as it could cause unnecessary distress to the community. 'Anyone who witnessed the accident or has relevant information is encouraged to contact Traffic Investigation Officer Inspector Jeffery Jimbol or the Tatau Traffic Department at 086-584615,' DSP Jame said. — The Borneo Post
Malay Mail
09-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Driver trapped, burnt to death after timber lorry crash in Bintulu as vehicle bursts into flames
SIBU, June 9 — A timber lorry driver was burned to death when his lorry caught fire after it crashed along a timber trail in Samarakan, Bintulu yesterday. According to the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operations centre, a call about the crash was received at 1 pm and a team from the Bintulu Fire and Rescue Station was mobilised to the location near Medsum Trading Sdn Bhd, Samarakan, Bintulu. The victim was identified as Kanang Inggai, aged 57. 'The front end of the lorry was totally burned. The victim was trapped and found burned. The fire had been put out by company workers. 'The firefighters managed to extricate the body at 2.49 pm,' the centre said in a statement today. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
08-06-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Timber lorry driver burns to death after crashing in Bintulu
Firefighters said the driver, identified as Kanang Inggai, was found to have burnt to death in his vehicle. (Fire and rescue department pic) SIBU : A 57-year-old timber lorry driver was burned to death when his lorry caught fire after it crashed along a timber trail in Samarakan, Bintulu, today. The Sarawak fire and rescue department said the victim was identified as Kanang Inggai. 'The front of the lorry was totally burned while the victim had been trapped and was found burned. The fire had been put out by the company's workers. The firefighters managed to extricate the body at 2.49pm,' it said in a statement.
