Evacuate when told, Uggah tells affected residents
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is appealing to residents in flood-affected areas to evacuate to temporary relief centres (PPS). Its chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas made appeal after visiting the flood victims at the Surau Nur Hidayah temporary centre in Kampung Batu Kitang Jaya and the SJK Chung Hua Batu Kawa centre […]
282 flood victims placed at six temporary relief centres
KUCHING: The number of flood victims in Kuching, Bau and Siburan districts has increased to 282 people, involving 67 families, this morning compared to 127 people yesterday (Feb 28). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that as at 10am, six relief centres were opened to accommodate the victims. In Kuching, the Surau Nur Hidayah […]
Sudden surge of flood victims from 17 to 127
KUCHING: The number of flood victims evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS), has increased from 17 victims in the morning to 127 victims, as at 3 pm yesterday. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), there are now three relief centres, namely two in Bau and a new one in Kuching. In Bau, the […]
Harden: Huge mandate allows GPS to run Sarawak smoothly
SRI AMAN: The huge mandate given by the people to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is important to ensure the smooth running of the state government. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the 12th state election and 15th general election witnessed strong opposition sentiments that affected the results in several areas. […]
Kota Samarahan flood victims suffer emotional distress
KUCHING: The severe damage caused by the flood in Kota Samarahan has brought emotional distress to the affected families. This is especially so for the parents, who have to deal with the destruction of their homes and their furnishings, which have been ravaged by the waters. Asmara Tupek, a resident of Kota Samarahan, said that […]
Cops to safeguard house, properties of flood victims
PUTRAJAYA: Flood victims, who have been evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS), need not worry as police have been deployed to safeguard their homes and property, said Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said the omnipresence of police forces during the evacuation of the victims to PPS was ordered after discussions with Inspector-General […]
Over 1,600 Terengganu flood victims at PPS forced to be relocated
PERMAISURI: A total of 1,641 flood victims seeking shelter at 15 relief centres (PPS) in Terengganu had to be moved to other locations after the centres concerned began flooding yesterday. Terengganu police chief Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said it involved two relief centres in Kemaman, five each in Besut and Hulu Terengganu, and three in […]
Agong decrees flood victims to adhere to instructions to evacuate to PPS
KUANTAN: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today decreed that all flood victims must adhere to the authorities if instructed to evacuate to temporary relief centres (PPS). His Majesty also reminded the people residing on the east coast of the peninsula to stay vigilant during this bad weather condition, and not to […]
Rising water forces two households in Balai Ringin to evacuate
SERIAN: Nine people, including five children, were evacuated from their homes as the water level rose here. The rising water affected two homes in Kampung Melayu Balai Ringin in Balai Ringin. At 12pm, Friday (Dec 16), the Civil Defence Force (APM) suggested that the residents evacuate their homes. Water has risen to around two to […]
1,328 food packs sent to flooded areas
MIRI: Marudi Fire and Rescue Department together with the Miri Welfare Department this morning helped to send a total of 1,328 packs of food to 20-flood affected areas in Baram including schools. However, as at 10.30am today, no evacuation centre was set up yet. According to Miri Fire and Rescue department acting chief Ahmad Nizam […]
