Tidal waves lash Jalan Batang Maro-Paloh in Betong
BETONG: Road users are advised to take note of a temporary road closure at KM13, Jalan Batang Maro-Paloh, which was damaged by strong tidal waves due to the king tide phenomenon on Wednesday (Jan 25). The Public Works Department (JKR) said the road closure, which took effect from Wednesday until a date to be announced […]
Rising waters — and tempers
Petra Jaya’s Taman Murni folk fed up with flood inaction by authorities BY SUFIAN MOHIDIN KUCHING: With multiple areas and homes across the state affected by the king tide coupled with nonstop heavy rain, the misperception about flash floods continues to delay the immediate action to prevent such incidents from happening in the first place. […]
King tide brings floods to Sebuyau town
SEBUYAU: The king tide caused areas around Sebuyau town to be severely flooded last Sunday (Oct 18). However, according to a spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre, no temporary flood evacuation centre had been opened yet. “Currently, the department has instructed all fire and rescue stations, including auxiliary firefighters throughout the […]
