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Free Malaysia Today
3 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Rescuers find body of man attacked by crocodile in Kuching
Rescuers found the victim's body more than four hours after the search resumed this morning. (JBPM pic) PETALING JAYA : The body of a man who was attacked by a crocodile at the riverbank along Jalan Matang in Kuching, Sarawak, last night was found at about 12.30pm today. Padawan police chief Irwan Hafiz Radzi said the body of Jacob Tuan, 32, was discovered by a search and rescue team about 300m from where he was reportedly attacked. He said the body was intact, although bite marks were found on several areas, believed to be from the crocodile. 'The body was sent to the Sarawak General Hospital for a post-mortem, and the case has been classified as sudden death,' Harian Metro quoted Irwan as saying. Jacob was reported to be fishing when a crocodile suddenly emerged and dragged him into the river at about 10pm. Family members who witnessed the attack said it happened so fast that they were unable to help. They immediately alerted the police. The fire and rescue department deployed 12 personnel from the Petra Jaya and Batu Lintang fire stations to the scene. The search and rescue operation was called off at 12.30am because of the thick vegetation and darkness, and resumed at 8am today.
The Sun
4 hours ago
- The Sun
Fisherman, 32, mauled to death by crocodile in front of horrified family after being dragged from riverbank by beast
A FISHERMAN who was savagely attacked and dragged into a river by a killer crocodile has been found dead. Jacob Tuan, 32, was snatched from a riverbank in Malaysia as he was fishing for catfish with his family late at night. 4 4 4 His body was recovered by police just hours after his horrified family reported the terrifying ordeal. The victim's family said the crocodile leapt out of the water after catching Tuan's fishing wire before dragging him under the river by his waist. Father-in-law Idi Rengkang, 50, said it all happened so quickly that they had no time to react and save Tuan. Rengkang recalled: "Jacob was pulling in the line when it suddenly snapped. "Then a crocodile struck and grabbed him at the waist. He shouted, 'Abak! (Dad)' and then there was silence." The heartbroken parent said he was also struck by the reptile's dangerous tail. Tuan's body was found on Friday afternoon covered in serious bite wounds after a search-and-rescue (SAR) operation was launched. Police said he was pulled from the riverbank less than 1,000ft away from where he was taken by the beast. Padawan District Police Chief, Superintendent Irwan Hafiz Mohd Radzi, paid his respects to the fisherman. He added: "The body has been sent to the Sarawak General Hospital (HUS) for a post-mortem and the case is currently classified as sudden death." Horror moment tourist savaged by crocodile after climbing into cage for pics The killer was most likely a saltwater crocodile which are common along mangroves and rivers in Malaysia. It follows a spate of horror crocodile attacks in recent months. An idiotic tourist was savaged by a 15ft croc after climbing into the reptile's cage to get a picture with the beast. The 29-year-old man attempted the stunt in front of horrified onlookers in the Philippines after mistaking the cold-blooded beast for a statue. Gruesome footage showed the tourist wailing in agony as the predator locks her jaws around his limb and refuses to let go. The tourist miraculously survived the attack but did require over 50 stitches. Another tragic mauling left a seven-year-old boy fighting for his life after his arm was ripped off in a horrific crocodile encounter. Johandre Blom was attacked while playing in the water just a few feet away from his parents, at the Roodekoppies Dam in Brits, South Africa. Johandre was thrown around by the crocodile in its powerful jaws before his father rushed into the water. He managed to pull the boy free while the brutal predator was still circling them in the water. Johandre survived but lost his left arm in the bloody attack. 4
Malay Mail
8 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Body of man believed to be victim of crocodile attack in Matang found
KUCHING, June 28 — The body believed to be that of Jacob Tuan, the victim of a recent crocodile attack, has been found by the search and rescue party this afternoon. Padawan District Police Chief Supt Mohd Irwan Hafiz Md Radzi said the remains were located around 12.30pm following a search operation that began earlier in the day. 'We began the search at 8am, and by 12.30pm, we had located the body through the joint efforts of the various search team,' he said when met by reporters. The remains have been transported to the Sarawak General Hospital for identification and a post-mortem examination. The case has been classified as sudden death. 'The victim was found about 300 metres from the location of the attack. 'Although the body is not fully intact, we will proceed with the post-mortem,' he said According to him, the body was found on the riverbank during low tide. — The Borneo Post
Malay Mail
9 hours ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Sarawak govt's RM1m contribution completes funding for St Peter's Church in Padungan
KUCHING, June 28 — The Sarawak government has contributed an additional RM1 million to the building fund of St Peter's Church, Padungan, marking the final financial boost needed to complete the RM38 million construction of the new church. The cheque was handed over during the church's official opening ceremony today, in a gesture of continued support for religious harmony and development in the state. 'On behalf of the Sarawak government, we will be handing over a RM1 million cheque to the church in further aid to the building fund,' said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg in a text of speech read by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Abang Johari congratulated the Catholic community on the successful completion of the iconic house of worship. 'This is not just a place for prayer and reflection, it is a symbol of vision, resilience, and deep-rooted faith. 'Located in the very centre of Kuching, the presence of St. Peter's Church, among other religious houses in close proximity, is a powerful testament to the religious harmony and unity that Sarawak is so proud to uphold,' he said. The church's completion was made possible through a combination of donations, government funding, and community support, with much of the fundraising effort taking place amid the challenges of the pandemic. Poh speaks to reporters when met at the event. — The Borneo Post pic Speaking to reporters after the ceremony, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Kuching Datuk Simon Poh said the total cost of the building was RM38 million. 'Yes, so from the overall initial planning it was RM38 million and then you know the pandemic knocked out all the donors and pledgers so we had to start from zero again,' he said. Poh acknowledged the critical role of the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor), which had earlier contributed RM2 million through two separate cheques presented in the past two years. 'And then today is the final cheque,' he said. According to him, the RM1 million presented today brought the total contribution from the Sarawak government through Unifor to RM3 million. 'With this last RM1 million, today we received a total of RM3 million from the Sarawak government through Unifor. We have enough just to cover everything and pay everything so tomorrow we will consecrate the whole church together,' he said. While some minor funding is still needed for furnishings and interior work, Poh said the contract sum for construction is now fully covered. 'The smaller things like furnishing and interior work still need to be done, but the building, the contract sum, everything is cleared. With the last RM1 million coming in, we can cover everything,' he added. The Archbishop noted that support had come not just from Catholics but from many other communities and faiths in Sarawak. 'This church stands more than just the church for the Catholic because people from all walks of life are looking and saying wow this is in Kuching. It's amazing that we don't need to go to Europe to see a very nice church here,' he said. Poh said the church had become a new landmark symbolising unity and mutual respect among Sarawakians. 'This became a landmark for a sign of our desire for harmony, contributing to society and building a better Sarawak for peace, for harmony, as a model for other parts of Malaysia and for the world,' he added. Built entirely using local materials and expertise, the church also showcases Sarawak's growing capabilities in architecture and construction, said Poh. 'This is the beginning of something that's possible. So Anak Sarawak out there, those graduating in a few years, by 2030, they can come back. We believe Sarawak will provide employment and continue contributing to peace, harmony, and progress.' The consecration of the new St Peter's Church is scheduled to take place tomorrow. — The Borneo Post
Free Malaysia Today
13 hours ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Russia-Asean energy ties could unlock billion-dollar nuclear market, says analyst
Asean and Russia renewed their energy cooperation framework and launched a capacity-building project on energy statistics at an energy meeting held in Kuching earlier this month. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Asean's continued collaboration with Russia in the energy sector could pave the way for the development of a regional nuclear energy market, unlocking a plethora of spillover benefits across the economy, talent development, and energy transition, according to an analyst. Elena Burova, a senior research fellow at the Institute of China and Contemporary Asia, described nuclear energy as 'one of the youngest and most dynamically developing sectors of the global economy'. 'This is because nuclear projects are large, technologically advanced projects with many spillover effects to country economies. 'A large-scale nuclear power plant in Asean can bring US$62 billion of gross domestic product input (to the region) as well as over 20,000 jobs during construction and 7,000 permanent jobs for the operation and associated industries,' she said. The 43rd Asean Senior Officials' Meeting on Energy held earlier this month in Kuching, Sarawak, saw the launch of the Asean-Russia Capacity Building on Energy Statistics project and the renewal of an energy cooperation framework for 2026 to 2028. Elena Vikulova, Russia's deputy head of its directorate of international cooperation, said in her opening remarks that there is strong potential for Asean-Russia energy cooperation given the region's surging energy demand. In April, deputy prime minister Fadillah Yusof said the International Energy Agency has agreed to support and assist Malaysia in drafting policies to explore and study the use of nuclear energy. He is currently on a working visit to Russia until June 28, partly to explore further nuclear energy cooperation with the nation's state-owned nuclear arm Rosatom. This follows Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's trip to Moscow earlier this year which saw nuclear energy emerge as a key area of collaboration. Nuclear energy, as a zero-emission and reliable source of clean energy, has drawn growing interest from Asean countries in their pursuit of energy transition goals. On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that Vietnam was seeking urgent negotiations with Russia over an investment cooperation agreement concerning the development of its Ninh Thuan 1 nuclear power plant in August. The country shelved earlier efforts in 2016 due to high construction costs and safety concerns, but is revisiting nuclear to bolster its energy security and meet economic growth targets. Burova added that Russia has a wealth of experience in developing nuclear energy, with Rosatom currently building 22 out of 24 reactor units for export worldwide. It has built over 110 units since its inception in 2007. 'Rosatom has an important advantage that it can assist in localising a large number of jobs to the Asean workforce. 'This includes local manufacturing and engineering of heavy and specialised equipment, employing local labour, construction materials, consumables, tools and materials at the site,' she said.
