Willie: Avoid hiking, camping activities during monsoon season
KUCHING: The people have been urged to temporarily stop activities such as hiking and camping, especially during this monsoon season. Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament Datuk Willie Mongin said it is also important to avoid high-risk areas such as highlands and sloping hillsides. “Please be careful, because it has been raining heavily in the Puncak […]
Campers urged to keep safe during monsoon season
KUCHING: Visitors, including campers, should take the necessary precautions while on camping trips, especially during the monsoon season. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said those visiting eco-tourism spots, particularly for camping in the rural areas, need to be extra careful before embarking on such trips. “We would also like to advise those who wish to […]
2-year-old girl first fatality in Terengganu floods
JERTIH: Floods in Terengganu have claimed its first victim, a two-year-old girl, in an incident in Kampung Apal here. Terengganu police chief Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said Nur Hilwa Idris Mohd Haris Zaifan was found floating in a ditch about 20 metres from her house where she was believed to have fallen at 3.40pm. “The […]
Only 20 pct allowed vacation at one time
BETONG: It has been confirmed that only 20 per cent of each team is allowed vacation at any one time to ensure that the Betong Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) have sufficient strength to face any eventuality during the monsoon season. Its Operations Officer Henry Jugah said that various measures were taken to prepare for […]
Ministry, Petronas to deploy refuelling service trucks during monsoon flood season
PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) is collaborating with Petronas to deploy its mobile refuelling service trucks, the Petronas ROVR, during the monsoon flood season. Its minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the move will allow the public including rescue teams to get easy and speedy access to fuel. “The […]
Flood mitigation project ready in two years
SEBUYAU: Phase 3 of the Block F flood mitigation project here is expected to be completed in the next two years. The Block F flood mitigation project will continue from Phase 1 near the police station, towards Sebuyau market and Sungai Galur until behind the stall area. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi was […]
Folk in low-lying areas prepare for possible floods
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Folk in Petra Jaya here — usually the scene of floods every monsoon season — have made early preparations, especially those living along the banks of the Sarawak River. The villages that are often inundated with floodwaters include Kampung Bintawa, Kampung Sungai Bedil, Kampung Lintang, Kampung Tanjung and Kampung Tupong. For […]
Road users urged to prioritise safety, especially during festive season
KUCHING: With the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration a little over two weeks away, the number of vehicles on the road is expected to experience a jump. “This is due to people going out shopping, and some may be driving back to their hometown,” Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said when officiating […]
SRB activates flood operations room
KUCHING: The Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) has activated its flood operations room to prepare for any eventuality of flooding. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the control room would mobilise assets and assistance in the event of floods. “If there are any signs of rising water, we have a siren at the […]
Sarawak readies for floods, 625 centres available
KUCHING: Nothing is being left to chance as Sarawak prepares for floods with the onset of the monsoon season. The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) on Tuesday (Jan 11)revealed an arsenal of measures it has lined up to mitigate the consequences of widespread flooding in light of heavy downpours of late. A total of 625 […]
