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Strange bright light followed by loud boom shocks Sarawakians

The phenomenon, which occurred at around 8.30pm, was reported to be clearly visible in several areas including Tanjung Kidurong, Kampung Jepak and the Bintulu town centre

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 02 Oct 2025 8:49PM

Strange bright light followed by loud boom shocks Sarawakians
A survey on Facebook found that many people claimed to have seen the light, which was followed by a loud explosion. - Picture from Kelab Info Malaysia Facebook, October 2, 2025

THE appearance of a strange light resembling a meteor or a shooting star in the sky once again shocked Bintulu residents last night.

The light, which was moving at high speed, was said to have been first seen in the Samalaju area, which is known as an industrial area at around 9pm.

A survey on Facebook found that many people claimed to have seen the light, which was followed by a loud explosion.

The recording of the light began to go viral on the Facebook page of Francis Ngu Hown Hua, who claimed that the recording was in the Samalaju area.

Then another recording appeared from a Facebook account owner named Jacelyn Phe Sing Ling who claimed to see the same light in Miri, reported Harian Metro.

Looking at the comments section, Facebook user Uchu Ngalang claimed that his friend reported hearing a loud noise like thunder in the area near the Bakun hydroelectric dam.

Another user, Calvin Kelly Jackry also claimed to have seen the light in Song while he was on his way to Kapit last night.

On August 25, residents of the town were shocked by the appearance of a strange light in the sky, to the point that some attributed the unusual phenomenon to aliens.

The phenomenon, which occurred at around 8.30pm, was reported to be clearly visible in several areas including Tanjung Kidurong, Kampung Jepak and the Bintulu town centre, attracting the attention of residents who were excited to record it using their mobile phones.

Meanwhile, astronomy enthusiast Dr. Zurwina Sharkawi, who came forward to provide a scientific explanation for the phenomenon, said that the three-pillared light, known as 'light pillars', is a natural optical phenomenon.

However, until now there is no explanation for the latest meteor-like light appearance last night. - October 2, 2025

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