Bomba men stop Dayak woman from attempting to commit suicide

 BINTULU, February 20, 2022 - A 29-year old mentally distressed Dayak woman was successfully persuaded by rescuers from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) and police not to jump off  a building here at lunch time today.

Picture: A 29-year mentally distressed Dayak woman attempted to end her life, rescued by Bomba men.

Bintulu Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) spokesman said the woman, wearing an orange colour long-sleeved t-shirt and black  trousers, was seen standing outside the window of the building, believed to be trying to commit suicide.

He said the Bintulu station received a call at 12.42pm about a woman standing on the edge of the window of a building at Medan Sentral here.

“We managed to coax and persuade her not to jump from the third floor of the building,” the spokesman said in a press statement.

She was later handed over to the police for further action.

The ambulance later took her to the Bintulu hospital.

The Bomba statement, however, did not provide any clue why the woman had wanted to commit suicide.

Picture: The woman is seen standing outside the window of the third floor building.

Don't hunt wild boars for now, Uggah advises rural folks

BETONG, February 20, 2022 — Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah today advised the rural  folks to avoid hunting  wild boars for now in the efforts to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) to many parts of the state.

Picture: Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah says African Swine Fever has spread in Kapit and Limbang.

He said although the wild boar meat of the affected animal may be safe to eat, kitchen leftovers if feed to domestic pigs would affect them.

“We have seen the deadly effect in many places and longhouses statewide. The disease had greatly reduced the domestic pig population,” Uggah said.

He said the wild boars crossing the state from across the border have been found to spread ASF in Kapit and Limbang.

Uggah gave the advice when addressing the Kubal Ulu Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu sub-branch( ranting) triennial delegates meeting at Rumah Mendit Unsu in Penom, Ulu Paku in Spaoh near here.

He said for those whose livestock have not been affected, they should take  all precautions to save them, including seeking the Veterinary Services Office for advice.

On politics, Uggah, who is also PBB deputy president, urged party members to take the necessary steps to further strengthen the state government anchor party.

“Let us, for instance, attract more 18-year olds and above to become members.

“Then our support base will be greatly enhanced,” he said.

He also said all grassroots leaders should not shy away from giving feedback to their elected representatives on the people ‘s expectations for development programmes and welfare assistance.

“We need the feedback to present to the state leaders.

“ The government is now prioritising income generating activities for rural folks through agricultural activities.

“ We also have programmes to assist those seeking welfare assistance,” he added.

Uggah thanked the  voters of Bukit Saban constituency for giving him their strong support in  the recent state election.

He said the opposition has tried to topple him by spreading lies, using character assassination tactics and allegations of nepotism and even vote buying.

But the voters, he said were not easily taken in as they could distinguish facts from lies.