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No need to declare flood emergency; situation under control

SEGAMAT: The government has maintained its decision not to declare a disaster emergency in Johor as the weather in the state is seen to be improving, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “The government’s decision to not declare a state of emergency is because rain has started to taper off and floodwaters have begun to recede in several […]

People in flood prone areas urged to be cautious

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Open has urged the people to be cautious throughout the rainy season, particularly during these three months. He advised those living near flood prone areas to always heed the instructions of the authorities. As the state most often experiences the monsoon season between December and February, […]

Over 6,000 agencies ready to face floods

KUCHING: A total of 6,099 government agencies are well-prepared to provide assistance when floods hit Sarawak this week. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said some 5,000 personnel from the Police Diraja Malaysia (PDRM), Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM), Civil Defence Force (APM), Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), RELA and other government authorities will be on […]

Call to resolve flooding woes

KUCHING: The Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government has been urged to resolve the flooding woes faced by residents in the capital city. Michael Kong, the special assistant to state DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen, said heavy downpours yesterday (Dec 20) had caused many parts here to be flooded. “The areas include Stampin […]

Flood woes will be resolved immediately, assures Dudong rep

KUCHING: Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has assured that he will liaise with the relevant parties to resolve the issue of flooding around Lorong Old Oya 22 in Sibu. “This would include obtaining the appropriate allocation to improve what is needed, such as raising the main road to five feet,” he said in a Facebook […]

Tiong calls for sustained solution to Sibu floods

KUCHING: Flooding is a perennial problem in certain parts of Sibu and a flustered Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is calling for a protracted effort to address the issue. Among others he wants to see a dredging of rivers, a fix to uneven slopes, widening of drains and a sustained maintenance of drainage. […]

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 […]

SRDC to look into Jalan Sungai Assan-Durin flood problem

SIBU: The flood problem in Jalan Sungai Assan-Durin, Pulau Keladi here has received the attention of the Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC). Following complaints from several residents, SRDC deputy chairman Wong Ching Yong visited the area on Wednesday (Oct 6). According to him, Jalan Sungai Assan-Durin would often be flooded due to its low level, […]

Three primary schools, one village flooded

MIRI: Following excessive rain during the past few days in Ulu Baram three primary schools and a village here got inundated by floods. ThE schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Long Lenei, SK Long Panai, SK Penghulu Baya Mallang and the village is Kampung Long Panai. At SK Penghulu Baya Mallang, according to Miri Fire and […]

Comprehensive drainage system needed to solve flooding

KUCHING: A comprehensive drainage system for the Stampin Resettlement Scheme here needs to be formulated as a long term solution to recurring flood issues in the area. “It is hoped that with proper planning for the area, the authorities concerned can apply for development funds and/or prioritise and allocate the use of the yearly development […]