Flood hits Sibuti, Baram and Telang Usan
MIRI: Continuous heavy rains for the past two days inundated several areas in Sibuti, Baram and Telang Usan. According to a report by Miri Fire and Rescue Department, six primary schools and a secondary school in Telang Usan as well as one primary school in Saeh are flooded. These schools are Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Long […]
Flooding triggers fresh migrations from southern Pakistan
KARACHI: Thousands of panicked citizens have left a densely-populated district in southern Pakistan, following a fresh spell of floods, adding to the growing number of displaced people, Anadolu Agency reported, citing officials and local media on Sunday. The Dadu district of southern Sindh province has been surrounded by floodwaters, leaving only one passage for the […]
Houses, business premises affected by high tide phenomenon in Kuala Kedah
ALOR SETAR: A total of 30 homes and business premises, and several food stalls, in Kuala Kedah here are affected by floods caused by the high tide phenomenon today. Kota Setar district Civil Defence Force (APM) officer Captain (PA) Norlizawati Ismail, in a statement, said among the areas affected by the floods were the Kuala […]
Flood victims get food assistance
LONG BEMANG: A total of 547 food packets were distributed to residents in Kampung Long Bemang who were affected by floods last week. The government distributed the aid through the Miri Division Social Welfare Department in collaboration with the Telang Usan District Office recently. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the food aid was […]
Long Sukang flood victims get food aid
LAWAS: Flash flood victims in Kampung Long Sukang here received food baskets on Tuesday. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the contribution was handed over by Peterus Lasung, who was representing federal Deputy Transport Minister and Lawas Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Henry Sum Agong. Peterus together with representatives of […]
Villages in Sukang flooded
LAWAS: Several villages in the valley and riverbanks of Sukang district were flooded following heavy rainfall. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported that the floods hit Kampung Long Sukong on Monday (May 9) at 4pm, causing the entire village area to be flooded. “Based on the information received by UKAS Lawas district, residents were […]
217 flood-affected families in Muara Tuang, Stakan receive monetary aid
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & ANNABELL NAJA TOMMY SAMARAHAN: A total of 217 families affected by floods early this year received financial assistance at the Samarahan Civic Centre here on Tuesday (April 26). Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang, who officiated at the event, said this year was very challenging due to an increase in areas […]
Food aid sent to flood victims
BELURU: Residents affected by the recent flooding here have received food assistance from the Miri Division Social Welfare Department (JKM). The delivery of food was done by the staff of the Beluru District Office, the Malaysian Civil Defense Force (APM), the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the People’s Volunteer Corps (RELA). According to Sarawak Public […]
Flood hit Marudi residents get food aid
MARUDI: Residents in Marudi town who were affected by flood recently have received food aid. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) in a news report on Friday (Feb 4), the food aid was sent by Marudi District Disaster Management Committee. The delivery of food aid is channeled through the Marudi District Social Welfare Department […]
Food packs delivered to Baram flood victims
MARUDI: The Miri Welfare Department is reaching out to flood victims in Beluru and Tinjar, Baram by providing a total of 1,031 food packs on Saturday. The food packs were distributed to eight longhouses, two primary schools and one health clinic within Baram. These areas are Rumah Keyai Kiaw (47 packs); Rumah Anthony Kedit (85 packs); […]
