Monsoon season pushes up essential goods prices
PUTRAJAYA: Price increases for essential goods in Johor, Perak, Kelantan, and Pahang have occurred following the monsoon season that hit the East Coast states resulting in fishermen not being able to go out to sea. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said other factors include extreme weather changes in major […]
Veggies in city fetch a high price
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The monsoon season and recent floods have left an impact on the prices and supply of vegetables around Kota Samarahan and Kuching. A recent survey found that most vegetable sellers currently obtain their vegetables at relatively high prices from suppliers. A vegetable trader in Bandar Riyal wet market Florinsia Philip admitted that since […]
All systems ready of flood season
KUCHING: The Divisional Disaster Management Committee in the state is ready to face any possibility of floods that is expected to occur this month or February. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that all although while dealing with the Covid-19 situation, all Divisional Disaster Management Committee have been alerted […]
State Welfare ready for floods
KUCHING: State Social Welfare Department (JKM)’s preparation for the monsoon flood season is in full swing, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister mentioned that JKM has one depot – located at Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa in Samarahan where all items and equipment are well kept and […]
District police ready to handle any flood situations
KUCHING: The district police headquarters (IPD) is all set to face any possible incidents of flood that may happen from now until the end of the northeast monsoon season. Kuching deputy police chief Supt Merbin Lisa explained that personnel and assets such as vehicles and boats were on standby and could be mobilised any time […]
Department well-prepared for floods
KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department is fully prepared to help flood victims during the current northeast monsoon while adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) at evacuation centres in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Minister of Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said preparations have been made to […]
Long lost sea snails converge at Pantai Rusila
BY KAMALIZA KAMARUDDIN MARANG: Last seen over 50 years ago, sea snails of the Margistrombus species, also known as sikad-sikad in Sabah, have been found in abundance at Pantai Rusila near Kampung Rhu Dua here. Brought in by the monsoon waves, their tasty squid-like flesh and pretty shells entice visitors to flock the beach to […]
Be careful, fishermen told
KUCHING: Fishermen are advised to be extra careful whenever they go out to sea as there are strong winds and rough seas during the prevailing northeast monsoon season. Sarawak Meteorological Department director Ambun Dindang said that northeast monsoon had started on Nov 11 and is expected to continue until March next year. “Therefore, during this […]
Watch out for floods
KUCHING: Villagers living near rivers and along the coast have been advised to be vigilant and be prepared for any eventuality in view of the high tide phenomenon. Assistant Minister of Infrastructure and Ports Development Datuk Julaihi Narawi gave the advice when he visited Sebuyau on yesterday (Nov 16). Several areas in the Sebuyau state […]
State needs at least 54 fire stations
KUCHING: Sarawak requires at least 54 fire stations to operate in response to various cases statewide. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) state director Khirudin Drahman said there are currently 34 fire stations that are operating in seven zones — six in Kuching (Zone 1), five in Samarahan (Zone 2), three in Sri Aman (Zone 3), 11 in […]
