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Register Login伦杜 Samunsam 森林保护区约2公顷林火，经过5天扑救后确认熄灭。
火势于8月20日被发现，伦杜消拯局人员使用森林灭火泵、500英尺水管，并从附近河流取水，扑灭剩余约0.1公顷火点；行动在8月24日下午4时09分结束。砂拉越森林机构之前通过无人机监测，估计受影响面积约2公顷，相关行动也有环境局及砂拉越自然资源与环境局参与。
目前公开资料确认的是火势已扑灭，但没有交代起火原因，也没有提到伤亡或疏散。砂拉越正面对空气质量偏差，居民应查看最新APIMS数据，不要自行认定任何古晋或伦杜的空气指数都由这场火灾造成。不要为查看烟雾擅自进入偏远或受限制的森林范围；若发现仍有明火，应拨打999。接下来要留意的是官方监测有没有发现复燃。
A two-hectare forest fire at Samunsam Forest Reserve in Lundu was extinguished after a five-day operation.
The blaze was detected on Aug 20. Firefighters from Lundu station used a forest-fire pump, a 500-foot hose line and water from a nearby river to put out the remaining 0.1 hectare, with the operation ending at 4.09pm on Aug 24. Drone monitoring by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation had estimated the affected area at about two hectares. The operation also involved the Forestry Corporation, the Department of Environment and the Natural Resources and Environment Board.
The fire is now reported as extinguished, but the public updates did not state its cause or mention injuries or evacuations. That distinction matters while Sarawak is dealing with poor air quality: residents should check the latest APIMS reading instead of assuming that every haze reading is linked to this site. Do not enter a restricted or remote forest area to investigate smoke; call 999 if an active fire is spotted. The next point to watch is whether agency monitoring detects any re-ignition.
诗巫 Jalan Ling Kai Cheng 与 Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah 交界的红绿灯路口，将获234万令吉扩建。
工程覆盖约200米路段，预计9月开工，施工期约4个月。现有双车道路口将重新规划，增加直行、右转和U转车道，目标是减少前往Jalan Teku，以及转入Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah车辆的排队情况。另一个500米长的Jalan Lilin提升工程拨款35万令吉，若天气配合，预计需时1至2个月。
对每天经过的诗巫居民来说，工程期间可能先面对车道调整和短暂塞车，完成后才有望改善通行。目前确认的是预计9月开工，确切日期和临时车道安排尚未公布；大部分工程计划在车流较低的下午和夜间进行。驾驶者经过施工范围要减速，并在开工后预留更多时间，接下来可留意地方当局发布的交通安排。
A RM2.34 million project will widen the traffic-light junction linking Jalan Ling Kai Cheng and Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah in Sibu.
The work covers about 200 metres and is expected to begin in September, taking roughly four months. The existing two-lane junction will be reconfigured to handle through traffic, right turns and U-turns, with the aim of reducing queues heading towards Jalan Teku and vehicles turning into Jalan Ulu Sungai Merah. A separate RM350,000 upgrade will also cover 500 metres of Jalan Lilin and is expected to take one to two months if weather conditions hold.
For Sibu commuters, the likely trade-off is short-term disruption before the junction becomes easier to use. Most work is planned for the afternoon and night, when traffic is lighter, but the exact start date and temporary lane arrangements have not yet been announced. Motorists should slow down near the work area and allow extra time once construction signs appear. The next useful update will be the local authority's traffic arrangement for the September start.
一碗热腾腾的砂拉越叻沙，是开始古晋美食路线最直接的方式之一。位于 Satok 一带 Jalan Haji Taha 的 Mom's Laksa Kafe，我会把它排在第一次来古晋旅客的早餐或提早晚餐：想吃本地味道，又不想把行程安排得太正式，这里比较合适。
图片来源：Mom's Laksa Kafe 菜单图片
怎么点
第一次吃砂拉越叻沙，可以先点普通的 Laksa Sarawak，比较容易分辨香料、椰香汤底和虾料的层次。店家也有不同叻沙变化、咸鱼 ikan terubok nasi aruk，以及 cucur udang 等本地小吃。如果两个人同行，我会建议一碗叻沙配一道饭类一起分，比一次点太多主食更容易控制预算和份量。
图片来源：Mom's Laksa Kafe 食物图片
本地叫法要记住：点“laksa Sarawak”，不要把它当成槟城酸辣鱼汤面。它的汤底通常更浓郁芳香，味道方向也不同。菜单另有哥罗面和一般咖啡店餐点，同行者口味不一时，比较容易一起吃。
图片来源：Mom's Laksa Kafe 菜单图片
实用预算可先抓每人 RM10–25；如果加大份、特色变化或饮料，总额会再上调，价格可能调整。这里午餐时段通常会比较有人气，午餐时段可能较拥挤。点餐也有自己的节奏：先到柜台附近看菜单，把点单写在纸上，再到收银处付款。行程排得紧的话，建议早点到，并预留找位子的时间。
店家资料
图片来源：Mom's Laksa Kafe 食物图片
这里适合接在 Satok、古晋河滨或市中心景点之前。若是第一次来古晋，我会把它推荐给想先认识砂拉越代表性味道、又需要菜单选择弹性的旅客；如果你不喜欢排队，就早点去，不必特意等到最热闹的时段。
你吃砂拉越叻沙时，会配 nasi aruk，还是会选其他小吃？
A warm bowl of Sarawak laksa is one of the easiest ways to start a Kuching food trail. Mom's Laksa Kafe, on Jalan Haji Taha near Satok, is the kind of neighbourhood stop I would put on a visitor's breakfast or early dinner plan when the goal is to try local flavours without turning the meal into a formal occasion.
Photo credit: Mom's Laksa Kafe menu image
What to order
If this is your first Sarawak laksa, start with the regular Laksa Sarawak so the spice, coconut richness and prawn topping are easy to read. The cafe is also associated with laksa variations, nasi aruk ikan terubok and local snacks such as cucur udang. My practical pick for two people would be one laksa plus one rice dish to share, rather than ordering several large mains at once.
Photo credit: Mom's Laksa Kafe food image
The local name matters: ask for “laksa Sarawak”, not Penang asam laksa. Expect a thicker, aromatic broth rather than a sour fish-noodle soup. The menu also includes mee kolok and other familiar kopitiam-style dishes, so a mixed group can usually find an easier option.
Photo credit: Mom's Laksa Kafe menu image
My useful planning estimate is RM10–25 per person for a straightforward meal, with variations and drinks moving the total higher; prices can change. Budget extra time at lunch because the cafe can get crowded. The ordering routine is part of the local experience: check the menu near the counter, write the order down, then pay at the cashier. If you have a tight itinerary, go earlier and allow time to find a table.
Venue details
Photo credit: Mom's Laksa Kafe food image
This fits neatly before a walk around Satok, the Kuching waterfront or the nearby city-centre sights. I would choose it for first-time visitors who want a recognisable Sarawak signature, a flexible menu and a casual local stop; I would go early if avoiding a queue matters more than catching the busiest atmosphere.
Have you tried laksa Sarawak with nasi aruk or another side?
Kakus 500公里伐木路拟分阶段升级
砂拉越Kakus内陆约500公里伐木路，已被列入分阶段提升的道路名单，目标是改善当地社区的交通连接。最新公布的路线包括Jalan Penyarai、Jalan Sungai Muput、通往Ulu Kakus的道路、Jalan Sangan–Nanga Merit，以及Jalan Nanga Takan。
这500公里只是砂拉越约5700公里待升级伐木路的一部分。由于工程成本高、内陆地形复杂，项目会分阶段推进；目前尚未公布各路线的开工日期、招标配套或完工目标，所以不能理解成500公里会一次过施工。
对Kakus居民和运输业者来说，短期内路况不会马上全面改善。现阶段较小型的损坏维修可通过乡区转型计划拨款处理，但较大规模升级仍要等后续工程安排。居民出发前应留意JKR Sarawak的招标和道路通告，运输车辆也应预留更多时间；接下来最值得追踪的是哪一条路线先进入施工，以及施工期间是否维持通行。
地点： Tatau县Kakus内陆
500km of Kakus logging roads earmarked for upgrades
About 500km of logging roads in interior Kakus has been identified for phased upgrading, with the aim of improving access for communities that still lack reliable road connectivity.
The roads named in the latest update include Jalan Penyarai, Jalan Sungai Muput, the route to Ulu Kakus, Jalan Sangan–Nanga Merit and Jalan Nanga Takan. The figure is part of roughly 5,700km of logging roads across Sarawak identified for upgrading.
This is an identification and planning update, not a promise that all 500km will be rebuilt at once. The works are expected to be phased because of cost and difficult interior terrain; no start dates, tender packages or completion targets for the five routes were announced in the update.
For people travelling in Kakus, the practical point is to expect uneven conditions to remain while each phase is prepared. Smaller repairs are already being supported through Rural Transformation Project allocations, but residents and transport operators should check JKR Sarawak’s tender and road notices and allow extra time on rural routes until work notices are issued. The eventual test will be which route enters construction first and whether access remains passable during the works.
Location: Kakus interior, Tatau Division
Padawan Biya拟建滤水系统，盼缓解旱季断水
Padawan Biya一带多个村庄目前仍依靠重力自流供水系统，遇上长时间干旱，水源就容易减少。当地提出在甘榜 Sapit 建设滤水供水系统，希望把较稳定的水源处理后，再输送给周边居民。
目前列入受惠范围的村庄包括甘榜 Nusa Raya、Kamas、Kiding、Kakas、Parang、Assum、Jaber 和 Sapit；方案也提到可延伸至附近的PGA营地、SK Kambug及其他村庄。
不过，这项工程目前仍是建议，尚未公布承包商、开工日期或最终接驳名单。报道也提到，Biya一带较大型的滤水计划早在2017年获批、拨款RM2亿7000万，但至今仍面对落实延误。居民暂时不能把“提出方案”当成即将恢复供水；真正需要追踪的是招标、施工和JBALB公布的供水安排。
在工程落实前，受影响家庭应继续准备旱季储水，并查看JBALB的古晋／Padawan供水通告；如果村内水源突然中断，也应通过官方渠道报告，方便确认是地方引水系统还是区域供水问题。
地点： Padawan Biya一带
Padawan’s Biya villages may get a new treated-water system
A treated-water system has been proposed for the Biya area in Padawan after recurring dry-season shortages hit villages that still rely on gravity-fed supplies.
The proposed intake and treatment setup would be based in Kampung Sapit, which was identified as having a more reliable water source during dry periods. The plan could serve Kampung Nusa Raya, Kamas, Kiding, Kakas, Parang, Assum, Jaber and Sapit, with possible extension to a nearby PGA camp, SK Kambug and other villages.
This is a proposal, not a live project yet. The larger treated-water project for the Biya area was reported as approved in 2017 with RM270 million, but its implementation has been delayed; the latest update did not confirm a contractor, construction start date or final connection list.
For residents, that distinction matters: the plan may offer a backup while waiting for the long-delayed project, but it does not mean treated water is arriving immediately. JBALB handles rural water supply in Sarawak, so households should follow its Bau/Padawan notices for current interruptions and wait for a formal tender or construction update before making plans around the proposed system.
Location: Biya area, Padawan
SUPP反击DAP要求增加州议席、加强“制衡”的说法，围绕砂拉越下一届州选举的政治攻防在古晋升温。
8月24日，SUPP古晋支部青年团，以及古晋Kota Sentosa州议员兼该党副财政叶耀星（Wilfred Yap Yau Sin）分别发表声明。他们认为，增加DAP议员并不自动等于更好的施政，真正的制衡应包括政策辩论、建设性批评，以及维护砂拉越在《1963年马来西亚协议》（MA63）下的利益。SUPP也质疑DAP身为联邦政府成员，却只在砂拉越强调制衡；这属于SUPP的政治指控，并非已经独立证实的事实。
这场交锋的背景，是DAP砂拉越主席张健仁（Chong Chieng Jen）呼吁选民，不要让他和杨薇讳（Violet Yong Wui Wui）成为砂拉越州议会内仅有的两名DAP代表，并希望获得更多议席发挥制衡作用。
对古晋选民来说，目前确认的是各党公开立场，不是政府新政策：现有州议会席位没有因此改变，报道也没有公布选举时间表。接下来比较各党在MA63、联邦与州财政、天然资源、教育和医疗课题上的具体记录与方案，会比只看竞选口号更有用。后续应留意DAP是否提出实质回应，以及选举委员会何时正式公布选举安排。
SUPP has hit back at DAP’s call for more opposition seats in the next Sarawak state election, turning “check and balance” into the latest line of political contest.
Separate statements reported in Kuching on Aug 24 came from SUPP Kuching Branch Youth and Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap, who is also the party’s deputy treasurer. They argued that more DAP seats would not automatically mean better governance, and said scrutiny should be tied to policy debate and Sarawak’s interests under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). The branch also accused DAP of being selective when criticising Sarawak while being part of the federal government. That remains SUPP’s political claim, not an independently established finding.
The immediate trigger was DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen’s appeal for voters not to leave him and Violet Yong as the party’s only two representatives in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly, and to give DAP more room to provide checks and balance.
For Kuching voters, this is a political position-taking exercise, not a government decision: the statements do not change the current assembly composition or announce an election timetable. As the debate develops, voters can compare each party’s concrete record and proposals on MA63, federal-state finances, natural resources, education and healthcare instead of treating slogans as policy. The next useful signals are a substantive DAP response and any formal election timetable issued by the Election Commission.
Jiu Feng 久豊茶室让游客可以很方便地把南洋风味放进古晋市中心行程：它位于 Plaza Merdeka，靠近古晋河滨和 Main Bazaar，不是传统路边小咖啡店的形式。
图片来源：Jiu Feng 久豊茶室菜单图片
图片来源：Jiu Feng 久豊茶室菜单图片
图片来源：Jiu Feng 久豊茶室菜单图片
图片来源：Jiu Feng 久豊茶室菜单图片
这里的菜单不只是咖啡和烤面包。菜单包括 Nasi Lemak 约 RM9.70 起、Crispy Chicken Rice 约 RM11.90 起、Jiu Feng Fried Kuey Teow 约 RM18.50、Curry Laksa 约 RM20.90，以及 Hainan Tea Kaw 或 Cham Kaw 约 RM12 起。以上是2026年8月24日查看到的价格，实际价格可能调整。
第一次来，我会先选一份饭或面，再配 Hainan tea 或 cham，比较能感受到南洋茶室的方向。菜单也有韩式炸鸡、鸡扒和其他 fusion 选项，如果同行的人想吃不同口味，这里会比只有几种固定面食的小摊更容易安排。不过，如果你要找的是非常传统、选择很少的老式咖啡店，这里的商场环境和多元菜单可能不是同一种体验。
Jiu Feng 位于 Plaza Merdeka 二楼 39至41号铺位，地址是 88 Pearl Street, Kuching。营业时间为每天早上9点至晚上9点，而商场本身的开放时间另有资料。若你计划一早去吃早餐，出发前最好先查看店家最新公告。
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你会选炒粿条、饭类，还是先来一杯咖啡配烤面包？
Jiu Feng Kopitiam gives visitors a convenient way to fit Nanyang-style food into a Kuching city-centre itinerary: it is inside Plaza Merdeka, close to the Waterfront and Main Bazaar, rather than in a traditional roadside coffee shop.
Source: Jiu Feng Kopitiam menu image
Source: Jiu Feng Kopitiam menu image
Source: Jiu Feng Kopitiam menu image
Source: Jiu Feng Kopitiam menu image
The menu is broader than a coffee-and-toast counter. The menu includes Nasi Lemak from about RM9.70, Crispy Chicken Rice from about RM11.90, Jiu Feng Fried Kuey Teow at about RM18.50, Curry Laksa at about RM20.90, and Hainan Tea Kaw or Cham Kaw from about RM12. Prices may change.
For a first order, I would keep it simple: choose one of the rice or noodle meals and pair it with the Hainan tea or cham if you want the kopitiam part of the experience. The menu also includes Korean fried chicken, chicken chop and other fusion choices, so this is useful when a group cannot agree on one cuisine. It is less suitable if you are specifically looking for a tiny old-school stall with only a few local dishes.
Jiu Feng is at Plaza Merdeka Level 2, units 39–41, 88 Pearl Street, Kuching. Daily hours are listed as 9:00am–9:00pm; the mall’s general opening hours are separate. If you are planning an early breakfast before the shopping centre gets busy, check the latest venue announcement first.
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Would you go for the fried kuey teow, a rice meal or just coffee and toast?
如果你想在古晋试试达雅族和砂拉越本土风味，又不想特地跑到市外，Premier Food Republic RH Plaza 的 KATU 达雅料理是一个比较容易安排的起点。这里的菜单以饭类、猪肉料理和几种较有本地特色的做法为主。
图片来源：KATU 菜单图片
图片来源：KATU 菜单图片
图片来源：KATU 菜单图片
图片来源：KATU 菜单图片
第一次点餐，我会先从 Nasi Babi Apai Saloi（约 RM14.80）或 Nasi Babi Tunok（约 RM11.80）开始；以上是2026年8月24日查看菜单时的价格，只能当作预算参考。前者搭配烤猪肉、花生、炸江鱼仔、半熟蛋、sambal 和米饭，后者则是较简单的猪肉饭选择。价格和份量可能调整，最后还是以现场菜单为准。
菜单另外列有 BBQ Pork Babi Tunok、Pekasam Babi、Babi Kicap、Perut Babi、Nenas Perut、Daun Ubi、Rebung Sambal、Pansuh Babi 和 Pansuh Ayam。若是两三个人一起吃，我会建议一人点饭类，再加一两道蔬菜或比较特别的 Dayak 料理分享，这样比每个人都点同一种主食更容易试到不同味道。
由于目前菜单有多种猪肉料理，这家应按非清真美食来安排。有严格饮食要求的读者，点餐前要直接向摊位确认食材和烹调方式。这里实际有什么可点，还是以当天菜单为准，不要只把“达雅料理”当成一个笼统标签。
地址是 KATU Dayak Food Stall，Premier Food Republic，底层，123 Jalan Lapangan Terbang，Green Heights，Kuching。它是在美食中心里的摊位，到了现场要找 KATU 的档口，不是独立店面。
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如果是你，会先点饭类、pansuh，还是比较特别的猪肉料理？
If you want to try Dayak and Sarawak ethnic flavours in Kuching without planning a long trip out of town, KATU Dayak Food at Premier Food Republic RH Plaza is a practical place to start. The menu is built around familiar rice meals, pork dishes and a few distinctly local preparations.
Source: KATU menu image
Source: KATU menu image
Source: KATU menu image
Source: KATU menu image
For a first order, I would start with Nasi Babi Apai Saloi at about RM14.80 or Nasi Babi Tunok at about RM11.80. The former comes with grilled pork, peanuts, fried anchovies, half-boiled egg, sambal and rice, while the latter is a simpler rice-and-pork option. Prices and portion details can change, so treat those figures as a guide rather than a fixed bill.
The menu also lists BBQ Pork Babi Tunok, Pekasam Babi, Babi Kicap, Perut Babi, Nenas Perut, Daun Ubi, Rebung Sambal, Pansuh Babi and Pansuh Ayam. That makes KATU more useful for a small group than a one-dish stop: one person can choose a rice set while the table shares a vegetable or a more distinctive Dayak preparation.
Because the current menu includes several pork dishes, I would treat this as a non-halal recommendation. Diners with strict dietary requirements should ask the stall about ingredients and preparation before ordering. The menu is also a better guide to what is available than a generic description of “Dayak food”, since the actual choices can vary between branches and dates.
The venue is at KATU Dayak Food Stall, Premier Food Republic, ground floor, 123 Jalan Lapangan Terbang, Green Heights, Kuching. It is a food-court setting, so visitors should look for the KATU stall after entering the building rather than expecting a standalone restaurant frontage.
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Would you start with a rice set, pansuh or one of the more adventurous pork dishes?
终于等到了：IKEA Kuching 预计今年 12 月开门迎客，成为东马首间实体 IKEA。
IKEA Malaysia 在 8 月 24 日正式宣布这项消息。古晋店同时也是该品牌在马来西亚的 首间小型店面（small-format store） ，所以不会照搬西马 4 间大型 IKEA 的完整格局。
新店会以较紧凑的空间展示家居布置和居家方案，也会备有一部分可以当天购买、直接带走的商品。店内没有展示的产品，顾客仍可接触更完整的 IKEA 商品系列。
IKEA 表示，团队曾走访古晋家庭，了解本地人平时怎样使用家里的空间。调查发现，家庭聚会和招待亲友是古晋家庭生活的重要部分，而无论是有地住宅还是公寓，收纳和空间整理都是常见问题。IKEA 表示，新店展示的房间和解决方案会把这些本地需求考虑进去。
目前还没有公布确切开业日、完整地址、店面面积、商品清单，以及会不会设有餐厅或食品区。招聘人数和申请方式也未公开，想应征的人最好只看 IKEA Malaysia 官方渠道，不要轻信来历不明的招聘信息。
对砂拉越消费者来说，最大的改变是以后可以现场看房间布置和部分商品，不必只靠网购与现有履约服务。接下来最值得留意的，就是正式开业日、店址和招聘公告。
图片来源：IKEA Kuching 宣传图，经 Sarawak Tribune 刊登
图片来源：SAYS / Skyscraper City / 提供给 SAYS 的图片
图片来源：IKEA Damansara，经 IKEA／SAYS 提供（并非古晋店实景）
图片来源：IKEA Damansara，经 360tour／SAYS 提供（并非古晋店实景）
It is official: IKEA Kuching is expected to welcome shoppers this December, giving East Malaysia its first physical IKEA store.
IKEA Malaysia announced the plan on 24 August. The Kuching outlet will also be the retailer's first small-format store in Malaysia , so shoppers should not expect the same layout as its four larger stores in Malaya.
The compact store will feature room settings and home-furnishing ideas, along with selected products that can be bought and taken home on the same day. Customers will also have access to a wider IKEA product range beyond the items displayed in-store.
IKEA said its team visited local households in Kuching to understand how people use their homes. Family gatherings and hospitality stood out, while storage and organisation were common concerns in both landed and high-rise homes. The company says those findings will shape the room settings and solutions shown in the new store.
The exact opening day, full address, floor size, product list and details such as the restaurant or food market have not been announced so far . Recruitment numbers and application details were also not stated, so jobseekers should rely on IKEA Malaysia's official channels and be cautious of unofficial recruitment messages.
For Sarawak shoppers, the biggest change is the chance to see room settings and selected products in person instead of relying only on e-commerce and fulfilment services. The next details to watch are the exact opening date, location and recruitment announcement.
Source: IKEA Kuching campaign artwork via Sarawak Tribune
Source: SAYS / Skyscraper City / image provided to SAYS
Source: IKEA Damansara via IKEA, published by SAYS (not the Kuching store)
Source: IKEA Damansara via 360tour, published by SAYS (not the Kuching store)
马鲁帝垃圾填埋场火灾波及约 0.7 公顷，灭火工作预计在 8 月 24 日继续。
火势星期日下午从垃圾堆起火。马鲁帝消拯局在下午 2 点 26 分接到投报，派出 5 名人员和 1 辆 CFRT 消防车到场。消拯员使用两条水管线、泡沫和呼吸器材灭火，并先开辟防火隔离带，避免火势继续扩散。
灭火行动在傍晚 6 点 30 分暂停。当时，估计 0.7 公顷的起火范围还没有完全扑灭。地方政府计划在 8 月 24 日使用挖土机和水槽车继续处理；行动暂停时，挖土机操作员仍在马鲁帝以外地区。
目前还没有确认后续复工后的最终情况。住在垃圾场附近的居民应避开烟雾，不要让孩子靠近现场，并遵守地方政府或消拯人员的指示。如果吸入烟雾后出现呼吸不适，应尽快求医。
图片来源：DayakDaily / 砂拉越消拯局
这项消息仍在发展，居民应以之后确认的通告为准，不要把初步宣布当成最终安排。
Firefighters were due to resume work on Aug 24 after a Marudi landfill fire spread across about 0.7 hectares.
The fire started at a waste pile on Sunday afternoon. The Marudi fire station received the emergency call at 2.26pm and sent five personnel with one CFRT fire engine. Firefighters used two hose lines, foam and breathing apparatus, while creating a firebreak to stop the flames from spreading.
The operation was paused at 6.30pm. At that point, none of the estimated 0.7-hectare fire area had been fully extinguished. The local authority planned to continue with an excavator and water tanker on Aug 24; the excavator operator was still outside Marudi when the operation was suspended.
The final status after the resumed operation was not yet confirmed. People near the landfill should avoid smoke, keep children away from the site and follow instructions from the local authority or firefighters. Anyone with breathing problems after smoke exposure should seek medical care.
Residents near the affected area should keep away from smoke, unstable structures and emergency operations. The cause, total loss and final clearance should be treated as pending until the responding authority confirms them.
Source: DayakDaily / Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department