Miri Bomba ready to mobilise assets in case of floods
MIRI: The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Zone 6 Miri is ready to mobilise its assets — among them, a helicopter — in flooded areas as the monsoon season is expected to start soon. Zone Six chief PgKB Law Poh Kiong said all personnel were now in a state of readiness. He was met on Monday […]
Satok all set to face seasonal floods
KUCHING: Flood prone areas in the Satok constituency are gearing up to face such possibility in the coming weeks. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said preparations included acquiring more engine-powered boats and other basic necessities in the event of a flood operation. “Within this time especially from December to February, there are five critical areas […]
Prepare for floods, Satok residents told
KUCHING: Satok residents, particularly those living in low-lying areas, have been told to get ready for floods. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said on Saturday (Jan 8) this advice had been given to the residents. “We are ready,” he said. Before that, Ibrahim officiated at the launch of Satok Flood Disaster Relief Committee’s logistical […]
Early measures needed to solve Bintulu’s flood woes: Tiong
KUCHING: The flood problem in Bintulu cannot be solved in a short time frame but instead requires a comprehensive process which starts with thorough study and research, says Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. “In the long term, the maintenance of drains and drainage systems must be done periodically to prevent flash floods,” he […]
