Don’t set up own evacuation centres
KUCHING: Flood victims have been advised not to set up their own temporary evacuation centres as there are proper standard operating procedures (SOPs) that need to be followed in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the setting of the PPS is under the responsibility […]
CM brings smiles to faces of flood victims
BY CLEMENT ERIK WONG & NUR SHAZREENA ALI KUCHING: Floods caused by incessant heavy downpour since Tuesday worsened today in some parts of the state. Worried for the safety of the flood victims, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg took to the ground to meet some of them today. He was accompanied by, […]
Company donates rice to flood victims
KUCHING: Ma Hung Food Stuff has donated 150 bags of rice for distribution to flood victims in Petra Jaya. The donation was presented to Petra Jaya Welfare Association (PKPJ) during a simple ceremony at Pusat Kebajikan Datuk Amar Hajah Juma’ani. On hand to receive the donation from Ma Hung Food Stuff director Tay Yung Hock […]
Several areas in Bau under water
KUCHING: Bau District has taken a huge hit from floodwaters, resulting in a number of families being rescued and transported to nearby temporary evacuation centres (PPS). Buildings were seen either fully or partially submerged and worse, landslides were also prevalent in several areas. Floods due to incessant rain on Wednesday and Thursday (Jan 14) affected […]
No problem with supply distribution so far
MUKAH: It is still business as usual for suppliers and wholesalers of essential goods here amid floods in several parts of Sarawak that have rendered many roads inaccessible. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Mukah chief Salihin Den said there was no problem so far with regard to suppliers and wholesalers delivering goods to Mukah town, […]
Flood victims to undergo tests if required
KUCHING: Flood victims will undergo Covid-19 tests if there is a need, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) was monitoring every temporary relief centre (PPS). “I have already instructed SDMC to monitor each relief centre to avoid the spread of Covid-19. “For flood victims […]
Flash flood forces relocation of evacuees
KUCHING: An unexpected flash flood at Taman Malihah on Wednesday evening forced the relocation of flood victims at an evacuation centre in the multipurpose community hall there. The flood victims were moved to a temporary evacuation centre at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua Sungai Tengah. Civil Defence Force (APM) Sarawak director Mohtar Samat said […]
Satok Youth distributes food aid to flood victims
KUCHING: Following the continuous heavy rains since Tuesday night, the Satok Youth movement and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Satok have gone down to the ground to inspect the flood situation in some areas in Satok that have been flooded. According to Satok Youth chief Dzamaluddin Zainudin, among the areas they have visited are Kampung […]
Hope Place springs into action after flash floods hit
KUCHING: Hope Place has responded immediately to the flood situation here by handing out aid to flood victims at several evacuation centres on Tuesday night (Jan 12). The first evacuation centre Hope Place visited was Dewan Balai Raya Taman Desa Wira, Batu Kawa, and food and other basic necessities were given to 35 victims from […]
Residents want authorities to act
KUCHING: Residents in several low-lying areas here are reaching out for help as non-stop heavy rain continues to fall, causing flash floods in several areas. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has already mobilised personnel to badly affected areas. Among the places affected are Kampung Tabuan Dayak, Kampung Surik in Stapok, Kampung Sinar Budi in […]
