Food packs distributed to flood affected areas
MARUDI: A flood relief operation kicked off on Saturday (Jan 29) with the distribution of 931 food packs to flood affected areas in the Marudi district. The operation involved various government agencies, including the Fire and Rescue Department, the police, Civil Defence Force, RELA and the Welfare Department. About 21 longhouses and schools received the […]
Evacuees return home as floods recede
SIBU: Fine weather and receding waters finally allowed 46 flood victims to return to their homes in Kampung Seduan Jaya on Saturday (Jan 15). A spokesman from the Civil Defense Force (APM) said the Dewan Kampung Jeriah evacuation centre, which was opened on Jan 12 to house five families, was officially closed at 1pm. “All […]
Temporary evacuation centre at Kpg Jeriah closed
SIBU: The temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at Kampung Jeriah hall which accommodated 44 flood victims from Kampung Seduan Jaya here was closed today (Jan 15). All of the flood victims are allowed to return to their homes after the flood situation improved. The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) state operations control centre said, in a […]
Sarawakian flood victims in peninsula to get more help
KUCHING: Sarawakians residing in West Malaysia who were affected by the recent flooding disaster there will be relieved to know that the state government is looking to extend more assistance to them in the near future. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced this after chairing a Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu […]
Hope Place does its bit to help flooded villages
KUCHING: A team from Hope Place Kuching’s ‘Charity Without Borders (CWB)’ recently visited Penan villages that were flooded. The CWB is an annual project to help needy villages in the interior areas. The non-governmental charity organisation said its team together with members of Bintulu 4×4 Club Batu Niah made a three-day two-night trip to survey […]
Long Lama needs proper sheltering facilities
MIRI: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau hoped that proper sheltering facilities would be built in Long Lama to house flood or fire victims. “Evacuation is a crucial part when a disaster strikes as we evacuate people to a shelter to keep them safe. “They need to have a shelter that aligns with their needs as […]
Flood victims at evacuation centre increase
MIRI: The number of flood victims at an evacuation centre (PPS) in Darulssalam Mosque in Long Lama under the Telang Usan district has increased on Saturday (September 4). A total of 59 flood victims from 11 families were placed at the PPS since 4pm today (Sept 4), compared with 46 at 12pm. According to the […]
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 […]
Animal shelter hit by flood, appeals for donations
KUCHING: The heavy downpour on Monday (July 12) afternoon resulted in flash flood which has affected animals at the Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) shelter at 7th Mile here. SSPCA president Datin Dona Drury-Wee said the water level was waist-deep. “Fortunately, the flood subsided quickly as the rain stopped. However, there […]
Two metric tonnes of food for flood victims
MIRI: The Miri Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) on Monday (May 24) delivered two metric tonnes of food to flood victims in the Mulu district. According to the minister in charge of Miri Divisional Disaster Management Committee and Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin, the food was flown from Miri to Mulu at 9.30 am […]
