Jalan Oya Health Clinic is still operating at its present site while authorities assess a rented building for a possible temporary move. A Sept 1 inspection covered both the existing clinic and the proposed rental premises. The move is being considered because of the present building’s condition, with rising patient numbers and staff workload also putting pressure on the clinic. No temporary address, move date or change to appointments has been announced. Sarawak health authorities and the Health Ministry still have to decide whether the proposed premises are suitable and how services would be transferred. Patients should continue using the arrangements already given by the clinic unless an official notice says otherwise.

About 70% of a one-storey Post Office Malaysia building in Bekenu was damaged in a fire on Saturday morning. The Fire and Rescue Department received the emergency call at 8.44am and sent a team from Batu Niah, about 38 kilometres away. Firefighters reached the scene at 9.21am and used a 400-foot hose line with two water jets, drawing water from a nearby river. The 40-by-40-foot building was made safe after the blaze was extinguished and the site was overhauled to check for remaining fire sources. The operation ended at 12.30pm, with police, the Civil Defence Force, Sarawak Energy, postal staff and Rela assisting. The cause of the fire and the estimated losses remain under investigation. Customers who normally use the Bekenu counter should wait for the postal operator’s service arrangement before making a trip, and keep clear of the secured area.

A 63-year-old woman who had been reported missing was found dead in a 10-foot-deep drain near Petra Jaya Health Clinic on Thursday morning. Members of the public found the woman before firefighters from the Petra Jaya station were called in at 9.34am. Bomba recovered her from the drain, completing the operation at 10.47am, and handed the body to police for further action. Police had been informed that she was feared missing the previous day after her child noticed she was gone. No details have been announced about how she entered the drain or what caused her death. The circumstances remain under police investigation. Families looking for a missing relative should report it promptly and share the person’s last known location with police. A deep drain is not a place to enter alone—call emergency services and keep clear of the scene.

[image: 1786766703446-darul-hana-rescue.jpg] Source: The Borneo Post Update: Woman rescued after falling from Darul Hana Bridge This is a follow-up to the earlier report about the Darul Hana Bridge rescue: https://kuchinghub.com/topic/846 A woman was rescued by members of the public after falling from Darul Hana Bridge at Kuching Waterfront on Friday evening (Aug 14). Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed that she was admitted to Sarawak General Hospital’s Emergency and Trauma Unit, Yellow Zone, for further treatment. Initial investigations found that the incident was related to a personal issue, but the root cause is still being investigated. Police have urged the public not to spread speculation or unverified claims. Location: Darul Hana Bridge, Kuching Waterfront Update: Police are still investigating the incident. Support: Befrienders Kuching: 082-242800 (6.30pm–9.30pm daily) Source: https://www.theborneopost.com/2026/08/15/woman-rescued-by-heroic-members-of-the-public-after-falling-from-darul-hana-bridge/ What do you think?

The Sarawak government will help owners rebuild the eight-unit shophouse row that collapsed on Jalan Pahlawan, Sibu in February — and use the case as a study for future reference. State Deputy Minister Datuk Michael Tiang said the collapse was highly unusual — the first of its kind in Sibu's 100-year history. He committed to funding infrastructure works around the site, including drainage and car park, while the owners handle demolition. He's also approached banks about soft loan packages for the owners. [image: 1786097238173-sibu-shophouse.jpg] Key points: Eight-unit row collapsed on Feb 13, caught everyone by surprise Owners hired experts to investigate the cause Govt will fund public infrastructure (drainage, car park) Banks approached for soft loan packages with lower interest Sibu Resident Office coordinating demolition approvals Demolition expected to be completed by October Source: Borneo Post What do you think? Should the government do more to help?

A 29-year-old local man has been arrested over an alleged recording case at Kuching Food Festival. [image: 1785751445591-pdrm_logo_kff_recording_20260803.jpg] Source: DayakDaily / PDRM file image Kuching police arrested a 29-year-old local man after he allegedly recorded a video that insulted a woman’s modesty at Kuching Food Festival. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspect was arrested at about 9.20pm on Aug 1. What police said Police seized the suspect’s mobile phone as evidence. A record check found that the suspect had no previous criminal record, and he has been remanded for two days to assist investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 509 of the Penal Code for insulting the modesty of a person by recording a video. If convicted, the offence carries jail of up to five years, a fine, or both. Police also reminded the public to respect other people’s privacy and avoid acts that break the law. Anyone with information on criminal activities can contact the Kuching IPD Control Centre at 082-241133. Location: Kuching Details: A 29-year-old man was arrested; police seized a mobile phone and are investigating under Section 509 of the Penal Code. Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

A house fire in Taman Satria Jaya BDC damaged half of the ground floor, but two occupants escaped safely. [image: 1785665113260-bdc_house_fire_20260802.jpg] Source: DayakDaily / Bomba KUCHING, Aug 2: A double-storey house in Taman Satria Jaya BDC was badly damaged after a fire broke out around noon today. Bomba said the emergency call came in at 12.49pm. Firefighters from Tabuan Jaya were sent to the scene, with The Borneo Post also reporting response from Tabuan Jaya and Batu Lintang stations. What happened The fire damaged about 50 per cent of the ground floor of the permanent house, which measured about 20 feet by 40 feet. A neighbouring house was also lightly affected by heat and smoke, with about five per cent damage reported. No injuries reported The occupants, a 66-year-old woman and her 38-year-old daughter who is a person with disabilities, had already left the house before firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported. Location: Taman Satria Jaya BDC, Kuching Details: Bomba received the call at 12.49pm; the fire was brought under control using hose lines and a nearby hydrant. Source: DayakDaily Anyone staying around BDC saw the smoke this afternoon?

A 64-year-old man died in Sibu after a tree branch fell while he was cleaning a durian orchard. [image: 1785578716181-sibu_branch_20260801.jpg] Source: The Borneo Post / police photo What happened The Borneo Post reported that the incident happened near Citizen Middle School, Sungai Spau, Jalan Stabau at about 11am today. Sibu district police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the man was working in the orchard with his son when a tree branch broke and struck him. Police update The victim suffered injuries to his head and shoulder. Medical personnel from Sibu Hospital pronounced him dead at the scene. Police said early findings classified the case as an accident. The weather at the time was reported to be good. Location: Sungai Spau, Jalan Stabau, Sibu Details: Fatal orchard accident, Aug 1, about 11am Source: The Borneo Post Stay careful when clearing orchard areas, especially around old or heavy branches.

A bus stop in front of Tamu Krokop 10, Miri, has visible cracks on its pillar and seating area. [image: 1785459946922-miri_bus_stop_20260731.jpg] Residents raised the issue earlier this week, and DAP Sarawak secretary Alan Ling said he has lodged it with Talikhidmat. He visited the site and said one supporting pillar had major cracks, with reinforcing steel bars already exposed. The seating area also showed visible cracks. Ling urged Miri City Council to send a technical team to check whether the bus stop is still safe for public use. If it is unsafe, he said repairs or replacement should be done quickly. Location: Tamu Krokop 10, Miri Details: Cracked pillar, exposed steel bars, and public safety concerns at a frequently used bus stop. Photo: The Borneo Post Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

A viral stunt at Darul Hana Bridge has now become a police matter. [image: 1784941442264-dbku-darul-hana-bridge-stunt.jpg] Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) said it has lodged a police report after a short video showed an individual allegedly jumping from the Darul Hana Bridge at Kuching Waterfront. The video was said to have started circulating on July 23, and DBKU filed the report at 2.11pm on July 24. Why DBKU is taking it seriously DBKU said the act could endanger the person involved, affect public safety and encourage copycat behaviour at one of Kuching's main landmarks. The city hall also said such actions may fall under public nuisance provisions, and asked anyone with information about the person in the video to assist PDRM or DBKU. Location: Darul Hana Bridge, Kuching Waterfront Details: DBKU police report lodged on July 24, 2026, after viral July 23 video Hot Score: 27/30 Source: https://dayakdaily.com/dbku-condemns-viral-darul-hana-bridge-stunt-jump-lodges-police-report/ Photo: DayakDaily Public landmark, public safety. What do you think?

Sarawak Energy warned customers about phishing emails impersonating the company and Syarikat Sesco Berhad to steal information or redirect payments. [image: 1784887543055-sarawak-energy-sesco-phishing.jpg] Image: Sarawak Energy via DayakDaily The fake messages misuse company branding and employee identities to appear legitimate. Their aim may be to obtain personal details, passwords or one-time passwords, persuade a customer to pay an unauthorised account, or make the recipient open a malicious link or attachment. A practical verification routine Sarawak Energy said its official email uses the @sarawakenergy.com domain, but the visible sender name alone is not enough. Expand the sender details and read the full address. Even when an address looks familiar, do not use phone numbers or links supplied inside an unexpected payment email. Sarawak Energy says it will not request passwords or OTPs by email and will not direct customers to personal bank accounts or unauthorised payment channels. Check a bill through SEB cares or contact the company independently before paying. If you receive a suspicious message: Do not reply, click links or download attachments. Take a screenshot and preserve the full sender address. Verify through the official Customer Care Centre at 1300-88-3111, [email protected], or SEB cares. If money has already been transferred, contact the bank and Malaysia's National Scam Response Centre at 997 immediately. Sources: DayakDaily report · Sarawak Energy official site

Ten crocodile hook lines are now active along Batang Igan after safety checks by SFC. [image: 1784801116235-batang-igan-crocodile.jpg] Image source: DayakDaily / Vicky from Pixabay The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Regional Office Sibu has deployed 10 hook line sets in Batang Igan as part of a crocodile population removal operation. The operation began on July 21 and is scheduled to continue until Aug 2. The hook lines were placed from the mouth of Sungai Lubuk Kabang to SK Sungai Pinang after field assessments. Why it matters SFC said the operation is meant to reduce human-crocodile conflict in high-risk areas and improve public safety for nearby communities. The active hook lines will be monitored throughout the operation. Location: Batang Igan, Sibu division Details: 10 hook lines, July 21 to Aug 2, SFC public safety operation Source: DayakDaily What do you think?

[image: 1784077612633-jalan-petanak-robbery-police.jpg] Police have arrested four locals over a gang robbery causing hurt at a carpark in Jalan Petanak, Kuching. Four suspects detained Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspects are aged between 22 and 27. They include three men and one woman. Police also seized a motorcycle and three mobile phones believed to be linked to the case. Remanded for investigation According to police, all four suspects tested positive for drugs and had previous records under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, the Penal Code and the Common Gaming Houses Act 1953. One of them was also wanted by police. The suspects have been remanded for four days to assist investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 394 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt while committing or attempting robbery. Hot Score: 22/30 — Kuching city crime case, fresh July 14 update, public safety angle, clear police action. Source: The Borneo Post What do you think?

[image: 1784077445053-tabuan-workers-quarters-fire.jpg] A fire broke out at workers’ quarters near Tropic City Condominium, Tabuan Heights, Kuching on Tuesday evening, destroying two blocks of temporary accommodation. What happened Bomba said the emergency call came in at 6.52pm on July 14. Firefighters from Tabuan Jaya rushed to the scene, with help from Batu Lintang and Padungan stations. Two blocks, each about 10 feet by 100 feet, were destroyed. A third block was about 30% damaged. Fire stopped from spreading Firefighters used several hose lines to put out the blaze. The Batu Lintang team also created a firebreak from the opposite side, helping stop the flames from reaching nearby homes. No injuries were reported. Overhaul work was still being carried out as of 8.40pm. Hot Score: 26/30 — local Kuching incident, same-day news, clear public safety angle, strong image. Source: DayakDaily What do you think?