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The Star
2 days ago
- General
- The Star
Brunei team leaves for regional disaster exercise in Cambodia
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: A six-member team from the Fire and Rescue Department's (FRD) Special Technical Rescue Assistance (Satrea) unit left the country for Phnom Penh, Cambodia to participate in the Asean Regional Disaster Emergency Response Simulation Exercise (Ardex) 2025. Ardex 2025, taking place from July 22 until July 24 is a simulation exercise bringing together emergency response teams from Asean member states to enhance regional cooperation in disaster management. This year's scenario involves simulating a major flood caused by a typhoon, leading to collapsed buildings and damaged roads. The Satrea team will conduct search, rescue and victim management operations in a high-pressure environment. Prior to departure, Acting Director of Fire and Rescue Azmi Hafneh presented the national flag to Commander of Satrea, Senior Superintendent of Fire and Rescue Azizul Rahman Yusop at the Brunei International Airport. Satrea is a specialised search and rescue team established to provide rapid response to complex incidents, including large-scale disasters. Their participation in Ardex 2025 serves as an important platform to test their preparedness, communication, and logistical capabilities in a simulated international disaster scenario. The exercise will also provide an opportunity for the team to gain practical experience and strengthen its technical competency in line with the standards of the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group. Brunei's participation reinforces its commitment to regional cooperation under the Asean Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
Daily Express
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Express
Farmhouse damaged in fire
Published on: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Published on: Tue, Jul 22, 2025 By: Clarence Dol Text Size: Fire and Rescue personnel extinguishing the fire to prevent it from spreading to a nearby house. RANAU: A farmer lost his farmhouse after the building caught fire at Simpang Kg Nampasan Baru, Jalan Poring, here, early Monday. Ranau Fire and Rescue Station Chief, PPgB Rantey Fred, said there was no casualty in the 9.16am incident. He said Fire and Rescue personnel managed to extinguish the fire to prevent it from spreading to a nearby house. 'An emergency call was received via the Station Line and a group of seven firefighters led by Operations Commander, PBK I Becket bin Gumat, rushed to the location. 'Upon arriving at the scene which is located 15km from the station, the semi-permanent farmhouse measuring 50x20ft was already 60pc burnt. 'There operation was carried out using one 300ft stream and two water jets from fire engines,' he said, adding that the cause of fire and estimated losses are still under investigation. After ensuring there was no further danger, the operation was wrapped up at 10.31am. He reiterated the call towards the public to be more cautious of fire incidents, especially during dry and windy seasons. For emergency cases, the public can contact Bomba Ranau at its 24-hour line 088-878779, hotline (019-2449348) or 999. * 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 Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Search on for missing toddler after mother jumps into river in Kannur
The search continues for a three-year-old boy who went missing after his mother reportedly jumped into the Chemballikundu river with him tied to her chest. Fire and Rescue personnel, along with a specialised scuba diving team, resumed operations early Monday morning (July 21) to trace the child. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Sunday (July 20), when M.V. Reema, 32, reportedly jumped into the river from a bridge with her son, Krishiv Raj, tied to her chest. Her body was recovered by search teams near the Chemballikundu railway bridge around 8.30 a.m. on Sunday. An inquest was conducted by the Pazhayangadi police at the Kannur Government Medical College, Pariyaram. Following the postmortem examination, Reema's body was shifted to the mortuary of a private hospital in Payyannur. According to police, Reema had left home on a scooter with her child following a domestic dispute with her husband. Family members allege that Reema took the extreme step due to prolonged domestic abuse. Her father, Mohanan, claimed she had been under severe mental stress as her husband, Kamalraj—a native of Irinav—had been demanding custody of the child. He also accused Kamalraj and his mother of repeated harassment and mental torture. The family stated that tensions escalated after Kamalraj, who had been working abroad, recently returned home. The police said Reema had previously lodged a complaint against her husband at the Kannapuram police station. A suicide note recovered from her phone reportedly held her husband and mother-in-law responsible for her death. 'Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the State's health helpline 104, Sneha's suicide prevention helpline of Maithri - 0484-2540530, Thanal Suicide Prevention Centre - 0495-2760000 and Direction Interventions System for Health Awareness (DISH)- 1056.'
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
Off the cuff: TNIE photographer chased by sand smugglers in Tirunelveli
Call of duty denied Step into this Fire and Rescue officer's office, and the first thing you'll get rid of is your phone. The senior officer in Coimbatore has turned his cabin into a mobile-free fortress, fearing covert recordings from every ringtone and notification beep. Staff, officers, visitors - no one's exempt (except, of course, the man himself). Phones are left like lost puppies on chairs outside his door, as the 'protocol' is enforced with the same seriousness as a fire drill. Sources say the officer is worried his words might come back to haunt him. Ironically, he seems unaware that tech these days can record even from your shoes! R Kirubakaran Occupational hazard What started as a routine photo-op turned into an action thriller for TNIE's Tirunelveli lensman Karthik Alagu on Thursday. He had dropped by the Manur big tank to snap a few frames of fishing — fishy business, literally. But a group of 'gentlemen' at the tank weren't exactly angling for attention. The click of Karthik's camera had them rattled. Not because they were camera shy — but because they were busy scooping up sand (read: pilfering) with an excavator and loading it onto a truck. In a real-life 'Paiyaa' moment, the startled sand-lifters turned road-ragers and began pursuing Karthik, who zipped away on his two-wheeler like a seasoned hero. However, about eight men — some in a car bearing a political party flag, one on a bike — caught up with him on the Manur-Tirunelveli road and waylaid him. Tensions ran high until they checked his camera and realised it had no photos of the extraction. Instantly, they shifted lanes. The goons-turned-gentlemen began pacifying him, as if they'd only stopped him to ask for directions. Karthik left unharmed. Thinakaran Rajamani Aadi promotion alert The Aadi Thiruvathirai festival preparations at Gangaikonda Cholapuram took a surprise political twist on Saturday when a BJP woman functionary welcomed party state president Nainar Nagenthran with grand fanfare — and an even grander title: 'Future Deputy Chief Minister.' Nagenthran, clearly not expecting a promotion mid-meeting, quickly waved it off, urging her not to make such declarations. The moment left cadres looking around in confusion, unsure whether to clap or quietly erase the comment from memory. The meeting, meant to focus on arrangements for PM Narendra Modi's expected visit on July 27, briefly turned into a prophecy session. Festival plans may be on track, but for now, the only unexpected twist was the accidental crowning of a deputy CM. P Thiruselvam
Daily Express
17-07-2025
- Daily Express
Woman killed, 13 injured in Lahad Datu crash
Published on: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: A 33-year-old woman was confirmed dead by Ministry of Health personnel and her body was handed over to the police for further action. LAHAD DATU: A woman was killed while 13 others were injured after their four-wheel-drive skidded and plunged into a 15-meter deep ditch at Ladang Permai, here, Wednesday. The State Fire and Rescue Department said it received a distress call following the incident at 5.53am. Advertisement A team of Fire and Rescue personnel rushed to the scene and arrived at 6.08am. Upon arrival, the team reported that a Toyota Hilux had plunged into a ditch. 'Fifteen people comprising seven men, a boy and seven women were involved and taken out by members of the public before the Fire and Rescue team arrived,' said the department. The team assisted in lifting the victims up to the road. A 33-year-old woman was confirmed dead by Ministry of Health personnel and her body was handed over to the police for further action. The department said 13 other victims who were injured, as well as the driver, were taken to the hospital in ambulances for further treatment. The operation ended at 8.53am after no other dangers were detected at the scene. Picture (left) shows Fire and Rescue personnel taking the victims into an ambulance. * 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
