Chong to seek more funds for flood mitigation in Sarawak
KUCHING: State DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen is ready to fight for more funds for flood mitigation projects in Sarawak when Parliament sits again in February next year. He said flash floods in several urban areas, including Kuching, were a long-standing issue, which often occurred during heavy downpours. The Stampin Member of Parliament (MP) said […]
Lanang aspirant wants flood mitigation project done
SIBU: GPS candidate for Lanang, Wong Ching Yong, wants to see to the completion of a flood mitigation project he has been fighting for here. He said for the Lanang parliamentary constituency a total of RM120 million is needed for the proposed Phase 4 Flood Mitigation Project. “The proposed project covers the Bukit Assek and […]
Drainage project brings relief to flood-prone village
KUCHING: A drainage project costing RM100,000 will be implemented in Kampung Mambong near here to prevent the village from being flooded during rainy season. Assistant Minister for Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil expressed concern over the constant flooding experienced by villagers due to the poor drainage system. He said the project, under the Rural Transformation […]
Flood mitigation to boost agriculture industry
By Nur Hazrah Shukur & Gerrald Gilles SEBUYAU: The agricultural industry in Sebuyau will be further enhanced once the flood mitigation project in the area is completed in 2023. Infrastructure and Port Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the project was also one of the state government’s efforts in helping rural areas that were […]
Holland model not suitable: Senator
SIBU FLOOD MITIGATION SIBU: It has been pointed out that the use of Holland as an example on how to handle the flood here is not a suitable comparison. Holland’s fight is with the sea that surrounds it whereas this town is at the confluence of two major rivers, said Senator Robert Lau. “There is […]
Get facts right, Bintulu MP tells DAP man
KUCHING: DAP and its Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition partners should get their facts right before making baseless statements and playing the blame game over the actual cause of flash floods in Bintulu. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing reminded Tanjung Batu assemblyman Chiew Ching Sing, his party DAP and PH to bear responsibility for […]
