Preparedness and community involvement to mitigate impact of disasters
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI SARIKEI: Sibu, identified as the largest central zone of Sarawak with numerous rivers, is prone to floods, according to Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) director Datuk Khirudin Drahman. During a visit to Sarikei Bomba on Thursday (Dec 14), he stressed the need for preparedness and community involvement to mitigate the […]
Local councils urged to improve service on flood prevention
KUCHING: Local councils are urged to improve their service and basic infrastructures related to flood and rubbish collection in urban areas. Special Assistant to DAP Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen, Michael Kong said that it is unacceptable that problems like flooding and rubbish collection in urban areas exist especially in this day and age. “On […]
Short road finally tar-sealed
SIBU: The 672-metre road at Jalan Kiong Tung which has been in a poor condition for years is now finally tar-sealed. According to Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, the road which is a gravel road is uneven and prone to flood. “I have put this road as my priority under Bukit Assek rural […]
Sarawak delegation gets insight into water management, flood prevention
SINGAPORE: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and the Sarawak delegation toured the Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park today. The purpose of the one-hour tour hosted by the Singapore National Park management was to study urban landscapes and water management concepts at the 62-hectare park. “Members of the delegation were made aware […]
State revives RM25 mln wall to prevent flooding
KUCHING: A RM25 million flood prevention wall project which was suspended will now go ahead in the interest of the residents of Kampung Muara Tebas Santubong MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the initial plan also covered several locations that were to be converted into recreational places as well as sales premises […]
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 […]
MBKS repairing and upgrading drains to prevent flash floods
KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is repairing and upgrading drains in areas under its jurisdiction to prevent flash floods. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said this, however, would take time and funding. “MBKS has identified flood-prone areas such as Sungai Maong Kiri Catchment (Stampin Tengah, Hui Sing, Tong Wei Tah, Iris Garden, […]
Minister gets update on Kuching Barrage
KUCHING: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin made a working visit to the Kuching Barrage today. The purpose was to get an update on the barrage and ship lock operation and its performance on flood prevention for Kuching district. He was also briefed on issues and challenges facing the management and operation of ship lock […]
