Mayor monitors flooded areas
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng and a group of city councillors were on the ground to monitor places badly affected by the flash floods under MBKS jurisdiction on Wednesday night. Wee expressed his concern for those affected and appealed to everyone to stay alert and calm as the government […]
Low-lying areas in Mukah bear brunt of flash floods
MUKAH: Some low-lying areas in the old town here were submerged on Wednesday (Jan 13) as Batang Mukah overflowed its banks following high tide and intermittent rain in the last few days. The water level in the affected areas and on the roads was about one feet high. A self-employed man, identified only as Amew, […]
Observe SOPs at relief centres
KUCHING: Flood victims in Batu Kitang are urged to observe the standard operating procedures (SOPs) during their stay at temporary relief centres. Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang advised flood victim who could stay at homestay residences or relatives’ houses to do so. “We want to provide a conducive and safe environment for the victims. […]
Flood hits Limbang areas
LIMBANG: Limbang town has been inundated with floodwaters following incessant rain since Tuesday (Jan 12) night. The operations centre of the State Fire and Rescue Department said six other areas were also affected namely, Kampung Patiambum, Desa Pebahanan residential area, Kampung Pebahanan, Kampung Buangsiol, Taman Damai and Kampung Seberang Kedai. However, there was no word […]
Churches to suspend services if situation worsens
KUCHING: The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) is monitoring the Covid-19 situation closely before it decides to temporarily suspend church services. ACS chairman Archbishop Simon Poh said as in past situations, ACS leaders are ready to suspend services in the respective churches if the situation deteriorates. “Currently, we are monitoring the situation, once Kuching […]
