Sebuyau Agro Research Lab on coconuts
SEBUYAU: A site near Kampung Menek Sebangan has been proposed for the establishment of an Agro Research Lab in Sebuyau. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported that this is a follow-up to the second meeting of the Agro Research Lab Steering Committee which was chaired by Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawai at the […]
Flood mitigation to kick-off Kota Sentosa projects
KUCHING: The RM10 million Sungai Stakan flood mitigation project will begin soon, said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. He said the project that will be implemented by the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) will alleviate and mitigate flooding including flash floods in the surrounding areas of Mile 7 in the constituency. “That is first project […]
RM80k to provide longhouses better road access
BINTANGOR: An allocation of RM80,000 has been approved to upgrade a 2.55 km road which connects two longhouses here. Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad said once the upgrading work is complete, residents at Rumah Panjang Bala and Rumah Margaret, Stubah here will be able to have better road access. “Even though we have managed to connect […]
RM7 mln mitigation project will improve drainage in Stakan
KUCHING: The Stakan River Flood Mitigation Plan, valued at RM7,460,304, will expand the drainage area from three metres to 12 metres at a depth of 36 feet. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said the project was the first effort to enlarge the drainage system involving the Stakan river to prevent floods. According […]
Rosey wants erosion issue solved
BEKENU: The problem of coastal and river erosion in Bekenu requires immediate attention to avoid environmental damage, said Deputy Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Rosey Yunus. She said the problem was quite serious, especially in Tusan Beach, and hoped the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) would study the problem […]
DID told to solve perennial flooding problem
KUCHING: The Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) has been requested to solve the flash flood predicament faced by residents of the Stampin Resettlement Scheme and Taman Happy Valley. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap disclosed that a courtesy call was made to DID director Ahmad Denny on Wednesday (March 9), adding that he was accompanied by […]
Drainage and Irrigation Department to play crucial role in next decade
KUCHING: With global climate change and the catastrophic flood seen in northern Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia, the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) in the next decade will play a more critical role in Sarawak. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this in a Facebook post on Thursday (Feb 10). He shared […]
Statewide tour to gather issues relating to environment
KUCHING: The Sarawak Environmental Tour Programme, covering Kuching to Lawas, is due to start this month, said Assistant Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni. He said the tour is a joint venture with the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB), state assemblymen, Members of Parliament, Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), […]
Dudong rep believes dredging Sungai Seduan key to preventing floods
KUCHING: Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing believes that if Sungai Seduan in Sibu is widened and dug deeper, it could alleviate the problem of inefficient drainage to a certain extent, saving many housing areas from being consistently flooded after only one to two hours of rainfall. He said he had urged the Department […]
Flood mitigation project ready in two years
SEBUYAU: Phase 3 of the Block F flood mitigation project here is expected to be completed in the next two years. The Block F flood mitigation project will continue from Phase 1 near the police station, towards Sebuyau market and Sungai Galur until behind the stall area. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi was […]
