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Three-year target to plug Desa Wira floods

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has assured that the flooding problem in the Desa Wira area will be resolved within three years. He said this would be achieved through the completion of a flood mitigation project, rainwater retention ponds and flood pumping stations. Dr Sim who is Batu Kawa assemblyman said […]

Tenders for Desa Wira flood mitigation out soon

KUCHING: Tenders are expected to be called soon for the first phase of the flood mitigation project for Desa Wira, Batu Kawa. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg initially allocated RM20 million for the project and had later approved an additional sum of […]

United efforts needed to mitigate flooding

KUCHING: Works related to the drainage upgrade at Taman Desa Wira and flood mitigation at Batu Kawa require the integrated efforts from relevant agencies and developers. This is meant to prioritise and expedite the projects costing RM120 million. The Taman Desa Wira drainage upgrade and Batu Kawa flood mitigation efforts in seven different zones will […]

Three detained at Desa Wira

KUCHING: Three men were arrested by the police for flouting the movement control order (MCO) on Sunday. According to Padawan District police Chief Supt Aidil Bolhassan, the men were detained in front of a house at Taman Desa Wira here around 8.10pm. “Aged between 27 and 30, they were found sitting inside a vehicle facing […]