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Victims of Kpg Muhibbah fire in dire need of new homes
Lone motorist dies in accident at Km14 along Jalan Selangau-Mukah
Form Two student dies in road crash
Two men nabbed in rescue of five women from prostitution
Man fails in suicide attempt
Teenager detained for making obscene sign at police

Victims of Kpg Muhibbah fire in dire need of new homes

Posted: 24 Aug 2014 04:16 PM PDT

MIRI: Twenty-two villagers of Kampung Muhibbah in Kuala Baram near here, whose houses were razed by fire last week, received assistance from PAS Miri.

The early morning incident destroyed six wooden houses built 20 years ago, leaving the residents who are workers at sawmills and shipping companies in Kuala Baram, homeless.

A team from the party, led by Sarawak PAS Youth chief Mohd Arif, paid a visit to the victims and handed over food items, clothing and other daily essentials to them.

For the records, it was the second time PAS had extended assistance to the families.

According to one of the Kampung Muhibbah folk, they were prohibited against rebuilding their houses at the original site.

"Building a new home is difficult for us, especially those with large families, as house prices are too expensive nowadays and our income is just enough to cover daily expenses. We urge the authorities to help us rebuild our homes at the same site as we have long been living there," the victim said.

Meanwhile, PAS said it had been actively involved in various community activities such as changing the roof as well as providing household needs under its 'For You Sarawak' project.

"Many less fortunate folk have benefited from this project. Our programme with the people will continue for the welfare of Sarawakians.

"This said, PAS welcomes contributions of any kind – money, energy and ideas – from the public to make this work," a statement from the party said.

Cash donations for the cause can be channelled via Maybank account 56111-805-4521 (Fund For You Sarawak). Call 013-310 1577 (Zulfikar) or 013-390529 (Zharuddin Narudin).

Lone motorist dies in accident at Km14 along Jalan Selangau-Mukah

Posted: 24 Aug 2014 03:59 PM PDT

MUKAH: A motorist died on the spot when his compact car collided with a 4WD at Km14 along Jalan Selangau-Mukah yesterday.

The driver was identified as Petrus Adan Gerinang, 48, who had no passengers.

Petrus leaves behind his wife and three children. The 4WD was ferrying a couple and their child. They received treatment at Selangau Health clinic for minor injuries while Petrus' body was sent straight to Mukah hospital for identification purposes.

According to Petrus' elder brother, Petrus was heading towards home in Selangau from Mukah. A police spokesman said they received a distress call around 12pm before rushing to the scene.

They also sought the help of rescuers from the local Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) to extricate Petrus. An ambulance was also dispatched to the scene, police said. The cause of the accident is being probed.

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Form Two student dies in road crash

Posted: 24 Aug 2014 03:59 PM PDT

by Anasathia Jenis, reporters@theborneopost.com. Posted on August 25, 2014, Monday

KOTA PADAWAN: A Form Two student was killed when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a lorry at about 3pm near Teng Bukap yesterday.

The deceased has been identified as Marconey Tani from Kampung Seratau, Mile 15, Kuching-Serian Road.

According to sources, the victim was said to be heading towards Teng Bukap after swimming in a river nearby, and he was negotiating a sharp bend when his motorcycle collided with an oncoming lorry.

He died on the spot, and his remains have been taken to Sarawak General Hospital for a post mortem. Traffic police are investigating.

Two men nabbed in rescue of five women from prostitution

Posted: 24 Aug 2014 03:57 PM PDT

KUCHING: Two local men were arrested following the rescue of five Indonesian women believed to be exploited for the flesh trade.

A team of policemen made the arrest and rescue at a shoplot in Padungan here.

State Crime Investigation Department (CID) chief Dato Pahlawan Zulkifli Hassan who confirmed receiving a report on the case said both suspects were remanded for seven days to facilitate investigation.

He said the suspects, in their 50s, were being investigated under Section 13 of the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act (ATIP).

The women, aged 15 to 25, were placed in a women's shelter here pending police investigation.

"All the women, who possess valid travel documents, were confined at the premises where they were found. The raid was conducted around 10.50pm last Thursday by us," Zulkifli said.

"They were brought here and locked up in the premises for prostitution. The police are trying to find out when they entered the state," he added.

Man fails in suicide attempt

Posted: 24 Aug 2014 03:57 PM PDT

SIBU: A man survived after he leaped from the third floor of a hotel here in a pre-dawn suspected suicide attempt yesterday.

The 44-year-old fractured both his legs and suffered multiple injuries on his body from the fall. His nose was bleeding too.

Before the incident, the man from Kuching was said to have checked in at the hotel at Tan Sri Road at 1.30am, after which he went down to a coffee shop to have breakfast.

After the meal, he went up to the third floor of the hotel and allegedly jumped down from a balcony at the back of the premises at 6.45am. He fell on a roof before he landed on the ground. As both his legs were fractured, the man could only sit on the floor. Members of the public summoned the Civil Defence Department to send him to the hospital.

Police found a container in the man's hotel room.

In a separate case, a man from Kapit was admitted to the Accident and Emergency Unit of the hospital here after the lorry he was driving crashed on the road Saturday afternoon.

The 25-year-old man suffered injury to his head and a bleeding nose.

Teenager detained for making obscene sign at police

Posted: 24 Aug 2014 03:56 PM PDT

KUCHING: A youth was arrested for allegedly insulting the police by pointing his middle fingers at some tourist policemen on Saturday evening.

According to deputy Kuching police chief Supt Fauzilan Abdul Aziz, the 18-year-old suspect made the obscene gesture with both his hands while policemen patrolling the Kuching Waterfront area were checking on a group of men loitering around the public area about 2pm.

"The suspect was arrested and brought to the nearest police station. He will be charged in court on Monday. I hope members of the public will respect the police who are keeping the safety of the people," Fauzilan said.

The case is being investigated under Section 509 of the Penal Code for insulting police personnel on duty. The offence carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or fine or both, upon conviction.

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