Tanjong Batu rep urges comprehensive coordination for monsoon season preparedness
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming has called for heightened vigilance and comprehensive coordination among all agencies in preparation for potential disasters during the Northeast Monsoon season. Stressing the importance of preparedness to face upcoming disasters, he called for the need to prioritise the safety and welfare of victims. He also noted the […]
RM1,000 natural disaster aid given to 265 households in Pelawan
SIBU: A total of 265 households in the Pelawan constituency, impacted by the unusual storm that struck the town on April 6, received natural disaster aid on Friday (Dec 8). Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said each household was provided with aid amounting to RM1,000. “The […]
Tornadoes leave three dead in Arkansas
WASHINGTON: At least three people died and dozens more were hospitalised following tornadoes that hit the US state of Arkansas, according to Sputnik. One death was reported in North Little Rock, while two more deaths were reported in the city of Wynne, ABC News said on Friday, citing local authorities. At least 50 hospitalisations were […]
Government’s services held with high expectations during disasters
KUCHING: It is crucial that the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development and the relevant departments under it must demonstrate preparedness, dedication, and timely action during disasters. The departments include the Sarawak Social Welfare Department and Sarawak Women and Family Department. Sarawak Deputy Secretary (Administration) Datuk Buckland Bangik stated that during a […]
Texas tornadoes leave over 200,000 people without electricity
MOSCOW: More than 200,000 consumers have been left without electricity in the US state of Texas due to tornadoes, reported Sputnik, based on data from monitoring service PowerOutage.us. As of 11.40 pm local time on Thursday, a total of 206,676 customers experienced power outages, the data showed. Meteorologists linked the natural hazard to the same […]
Sarawak Civil Defence Force to expand its wings
KAPIT: The Sarawak Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) will create more agencies in all districts statewide from its current 27 districts to cover all 45 districts with the recruitment of civilians as members of the civil defence so that they will be prepared for disasters at any time. “APM is a front-line agency that is […]
Nik Nazmi to focus on floods, energy, climate change along with environmental issues
SHAH ALAM: The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry will focus on issues related to floods, energy use, climate change and environmental protection, its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said. The four main issues are in his latest portfolio as minister and are matters that Malaysians care about, he said. “This is a huge […]
JKM agrees to set up natural disaster relief depots in Sarawak
By Ma Chee Seng & Uzair Aneeq KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department (JKM) has agreed to set up two depots in Sarawak to ensure that natural disaster relief is managed centrally, says Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot. According to the director-general, the depots would be located in Sibu and Miri. He told the media this after […]
Sarawak embarks on natural disaster rapid response system
KUCHING: The Technology Enhanced Stakeholder Collaboration for Supporting Risk-Sensitive Urban Development (TRANSCEND) Sarawak project will benefit the state in terms of its rapid response system to identify and deal with unexpected natural disasters. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said through data collected in TRANSCEND, it could give a picture on what […]
Sibu most prone to natural disasters
KUCHING: Sibu has earned the dubious distinction of being the most prone to natural disasters in the state. “As of now, we have identified a total of 349 locations that are prone to floods with Sibu having the highest number with 90,” said Fire and Rescue Department Director Datuk Khirudin Drahman @ Hussaini. The department […]
