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 […]
Don’t clog drainage system, Lo tells errant parties
KUCHING: In an effort to alleviate the occurrence of flash floods, Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang has reminded all relevant parties such as developers and contractors not to block drainageways. “Don’t just place small culverts in earth drains or temporary earth drains to allow water to flow through. When it rains, the […]
Rep attends to call for help
MIRI: Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin this morning visited Hinchin Garden under his Senadin constituency. He came in response to complaints that were conveyed to him. Several complaints were brought up by community leaders and residents regarding the hill slope drainage problems which had not been resolved for quite a while. Recently drain […]
Committee to speed up drainage works
KUCHING: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has set up a task force to expedite drainage upgrades at Jalan Masjid, Jalan Market, and Lebuh Java here, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He said the task force will also analyse all details of the case including addressing any disputes and obstacles. “They have given their […]
37 new parking bays at bazaar soon
DALAT: A total of 37 new parking spaces will be provided when the upgrading of a concrete drain and existing parking area project in front of the bazaar here is implemented soon. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah observed that parking was always a problem in this bazar, […]
Construction delay due to several issues
KUCHING: The contractor for the city’s storm-water discharge outlet has expressed regret over delays in the construction of drains along Jalan Masjid, Jalan Market and Lebuh Java. Sim Kui Hua Construction Sdn Bhd director Sim Cheng Tak explained that although the project worth RM6.6 million had commenced in January 2018, the project site was not properly […]
Swinburne Sarawak adopts ‘D-Monitor’
KUCHING: A drain water monitoring prototype created by team D-Boiz, a group of students from Lodge International School, has officially been adopted by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) at a recent virtual launch event hosted by the university. Present to launch the D-Monitor refined prototype were Yayasan Sime Darby chief executive officer […]
Upgrading of village drain completed
KUCHING: The upgrading of a 350-metre-long drain in Kampung Segedup here has been completed. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok deputy chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki visited the site of the completed project after flagging off the Kayuhan Kembara Merdeka (cycling convoy) at Kampung Segedup here on last Monday. He explained it was one of the […]
Flood woes to be over soon
BETONG: The master plan for the irrigation and drainage system in Betong to solve the problem of flash floods is now complete and ready to be presented. Layar assemblyman Gerald Rentap Jabu said the issue of flash floods, especially in villages and housing estates in Betong, should be given serious attention. “We have completed the […]
Solve flood problems in Bawang Assan: MP
KUCHING: The Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) and Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) need to develop lasting solutions for the flooding problems around the Bawang Assan area, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said they should take immediate steps to study and monitor the nearby Rajang and Igan Rivers affecting the relevant areas […]
