Rep wants flash floods issue resolved fast
KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing wants the design plan for the main drain at Jalan Sibiyu, Bintulu to be expedited so that flash floods occurring in the surrounding areas could be addressed. This was among the numerous issues he raised during his meeting with Bintulu Development Authority (BDA), Drainage and Irrigation Department […]
Drainage system in Semunin Cina Lundu completed ahead of schedule
LUNDU: The drainage system in Semunin Cina Lundu costing RM300,000 has been completed ahead of schedule. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Tanjong Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu expressed her thanks to Kontraktor Mois Bersatu Enterprise as well as the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) for their cooperation which contributed […]
Council happy with resident’s co-operation
KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has lauded residents in the municipality for providing the council with feedbacks on its services. Its chairman Lo Khere Chiang said that the residents have been keeping the council well informed on the conditions of their drains which needed clearing works. He asserted that the council has been continuously […]
Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Sarawak tender notice
For the villagers’ convenience
KUCHING: The completed upgrading works to the drainage system in Kampung Jaya Bakti has helped to overcome erosion and stagnant water issues in the area, said Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Dr Abdul Rahman who is also the Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs & DBKU) […]
Water reservoir to ease drainage problem
PANTU: A water reservoir will be built by the Sarawak Irrigation and Drainage Department (DID) Sri Aman division in order to reduce the problem of drainage system in Pantu town. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) in a report, the pool to be built near SJK (C) Chung Hua Pantu, will serve as a […]
MCC to use new method of drainage upgrading
MIRI: The Miri City Council (MCC) will be using a new method to upgrade the drainage system in Jalan Lang 4 and Lang 3. “Once the assigned contractors complete the upgrading project in Jalan Lang 4, they will then proceed with the one in Jalan Lang 3. “The council hopes that this new method will […]
13-ft croc caught in drain
KUCHING: Local villagers had the shock of their lives when they spotted a 13-foot long saltwater crocodile in a drain near the Samariang Muslim Cemetery last Friday (May 7). A spokesman from the Civil Defence Force (APM) said a three-man team was deployed to the scene after receiving a distress call around 4.15pm. “The villagers […]
Concrete drainage system ready on June 30
MIRI: Work on the covered reinforced concrete drainage system at SJKC Chung Hua Tudan is ongoing and expected to be completed on June 30 this year. The project costs RM250,000.00. The drain will allow rain water to flow to a nearby river. “The project is 95 percent completed and is about two months ahead of schedule,” […]
Projects ongoing to improve drainage system
MIRI: Flash flood occurrence in areas throughout the Senadin constituency may be a thing of the past following the implementation of nine projects to improve its irrigation and drainage system. Senadin assemblyman Datuk Lee Kim Shin said five of the projects are funded by the state government at RM320,000 while the rest are funded by […]
