Australian mountain climber Balinda has been rescued after enountering problem while going down Gunung Santubong

SANTUBONG, April 24 2026: An Australian woman was rescued this morning after she failed to return to base at the foot of Gunung Santubong yesterday. 

Caption: Australian Balinda Lapier was rescued late this morning

She had ascended the mountain yesterday, but accoutered problems while descending.

Petra Jaya Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a call about 8.20pm, seeking assistance to rescue Australian Belinda Lapier.

The department said upon arrival at the scene, the Santubong Forest informed that an Australian woman was feared to have fallen in the F7 area while on her way down from the top of Mount Santubong.

The forest ranger managed to contact the victim at about 5pm and then conducted a search at the victim's last location.

However, the team could only hear the victim's voice in the F7 area but failed to find her actual position.

The forest ranger team then returned to the forest ranger base at 5.30pm

The operation commander  Syed Mohd Azreen  Wan Halami was informed that the victim's location had been identified and was able to communicate with her by calling her name.

There were obstacles on the path to the location of the fallen victim.

The SAR team was sizing up a suitable location to lower rescue personnel to the victim's location.

The slope was 90 degrees and there were many obstacles, rocks and large trees, making the rescue operation difficult.

At about 12 noon, Balinda was successfully found in a safe condition with only minor injuries.

The operation commander was in

Prominent Kayan aristocrat Tajang Laing dies at age 100 years old

KUCHING, April 24 2026: Former state minister Tajang Laing passed away last night. He was 100 years old. His daughter Lohong announced the passing her Facebook post. 

Caption: Tajang Laing celebrated his 100th birthday last February 2026

“Tonight we lost our beloved father Dato Sri  Bok Tajang Laing. Thank you for a life lived generously for your family and your people. Love you forever Daddy,” she said.

Tajang, a prominent Kayan aristocrat, celebrated his 100^th birthday on Fen 14 this year.

Family members, friends and community representatives gathered to honour his birthday, whose decades of contribution have left a lasting imprint on both his community and long-time associates.

Born in 1926, Tajang witnessed Malaysia’s transformation firsthand, from the hurdles of the pre-independence era to his contribution in matters related to the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).

Over the years, the elder statesman received numerous honours in recognition of his service. Yet those closest to him say he never measured success by accolades, but by the tangible progress of the communities and villages he supported.

He was a State Legislative Member for Belaga and a state minister under Abdul Yakob as chief minister.

Tajang was primary school teacher before entered politics

77-year old Bujang has been found safe in the jungle

LIMBANG, April 23 2026: A 77-year old villager was found safe this evening, 48 hours after he was reported missing after he and his wife had gone out fishing at Kampung Staie, Bukit Sagan yesterday.

 Caption: Bujang anak Nyanau (centre) with members of the SAR team

Limbang Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said  Bujang anak Nyanau was found by a search and rescue party in the jungle, about 4km from his longhouse, about 4pm today.

The department said Bujang and his wife had gone out fishing in Sungai Pinang, Bukit Sagan area, about 8am yesterday.

“However, at 4.30pm., Bujang and his wife parted ways. The wife returned home,” the department.

It added a report was then lodged with the police as Bujang had not returned home.

Bomba Limbang Control received a missing person report from the Limbang police.

A search and rescue operation was then initiated this morning, beginning with a route along the first path that the victim and his wife took into the forest.

The victim was found safely by the SAR team at a distance of approximately 4km from the longhouse. “At the same time, a member of the search team experienced shortness of breath and was advised to rest before continuing the journey,” the department said.