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Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Borneo Post
APM captures venomous Malayan krait at Tatau Police HQ
APM and Tatau police personnel pose with the captured snake. TATAU (July 9): A potentially life-threatening encounter was swiftly neutralised today when Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel successfully captured the highly-venomous Malayan krait (Bungarus candidus) at the Tatau district police headquarters. APM Tatau in a statement said it dispatched a team of trained snake catchers to the police headquarters following a call at 11.08am. 'Upon arrival, the team was informed that the snake, known locally as ular katam tebu and measuring 1.5 metres long, had been spotted coiled inside a flower pot. 'Using full protective gear, the team used specialised snake-handling equipment to capture the reptile without any untoward incident,' it said. APM Tatau said this species of snake is notorious for its neurotoxic venom, which can lead to paralysis and respiratory failure if not treated immediately. It advised the public to avoid attempting to handle or approach any venomous snakes, and instead contact the relevant authorities for assistance. In the event of an emergency, APM Tatau can be reached via its 24-hour hotline 019-2178758. Alternatively, contact the 999 emergency line. APM Malayan krait police HQ snake tatau venomous
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Malay Mail
Rescuers recover body of teen who drowned while fishing in Kuantan river
KUANTAN, July 9 — A 15-year-old boy who fell into Sungai Kuantan while fishing yesterday was found drowned at noon. Acting Kuantan police chief Superintendent Mohd Adli Mat Daud said in a statement that the search and rescue (SAR) team recovered the victim's body at 12.40pm, about one kilometre from where he was believed to have slipped. The SAR operation involved personnel from relevant agencies, including the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, the Malaysian Civil Defence Force, the Marine Police, as well as members of the public. Mohd Adli said the body was sent to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital for identification and post-mortem examination. Earlier, media reports cited that a 15-year-old boy was feared to have drowned while fishing in Sungai Kuantan near Jalan Indera Mahkota 15/7, Bandar Indera Mahkota, yesterday evening. — Bernama
Free Malaysia Today
05-07-2025
- General
- Free Malaysia Today
4 die, 6 missing as boat capsizes off Belawai, Sarawak
The fire and rescue department, Sarawak coast guard, police, Civil Defence Force and Rela are involved in the search operation. (JBPM pic) SIBU : Four people died and six others are missing after a boat capsized near Belawai beach, about 100km from here today. The fire and rescue department said seven passengers, including the boat operator, survived the incident. The search and rescue team said there were 17 passengers on the boat, Dayak Daily reported. The Sarawak coast guard, police, Civil Defence Force and Rela members are among those involved in the rescue operation.
Malay Mail
26-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Another highway crash in Singapore: Four hurt in Bukit Timah Expressway pile-up involving two lorries, van
SINGAPORE, June 26 – Four men were taken to hospital following a multi-vehicle collision involving two lorries and a van on the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) this morning. The Straits Times cited Singapore Civil Defence Force and police saying they were alerted to the incident at around 7.50am, in the direction of the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) after the Bukit Panjang exit. Authorities said a 67-year-old male lorry driver and his three male passengers, aged between 29 and 45, were conscious when taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The second lorry driver, aged 30, is currently assisting police with their investigations. The crash follows another fatal accident on June 25 involving two lorries on the Central Expressway. In that incident, a 34-year-old man died and a 24-year-old lorry driver was arrested for careless driving causing death.
Borneo Post
22-06-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
Teen hiker suffering leg cramps brought down from Mt Singai
Rescue personnel secure the woman to the bucket stretcher before bringing her down the mountain. – Bomba photo BAU (June 22): An 18-year-old hiker who experienced leg cramps while climbing the Catholic Memorial and Pilgrimage (CMPC) near Mount Singai here was safely rescued on Saturday afternoon. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in a statement yesterday said a team from the Bau fire station was dispatched to rescue the woman following a call for help at 1.42pm. 'The victim was reported to have suffered leg cramps at the 12th level of the mountain. 'The information was relayed to the rescue team by the victim's younger sibling, who was with her at the time,' it said. Bomba said its team, assisted by Civil Defence Force personnel, carried the hiker down using a bucket stretcher, and handed her over to her family members upon reaching the foot of the mountain. 'She was then taken to Bau Hospital for medical attention,' it added. The rescue operation concluded at 3.55pm. bomba hiking Mount Singai rescue
