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Measures in place to address flooding woes in Kampung Jeriah, says deputy minister

SIBU: Several measures will be taken to solve the ongoing issue of flooding in Kampung Jeriah, particularly in Lorong 2B and 8. Deputy Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said among them are the drainage improvement works project which will divert rainwater from flowing into Kampung Jeriah and reduce flash floods. […]

Samarahan DID urged to prepare for floods

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Rubiah Wang has called on the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) to make preparations to face any potential floods in Samarahan. According to a Facebook post by the Kota Samarahan Parliamentary Service Centre on Tuesday (Aug 31), the Kota Samarahan MP said this during an inspection visit and proposal to improve the drainage […]

Call for urgent riverbed studies

FLOOD WOES IN SIBU KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has once again called for the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) to conduct urgent riverbed studies. These are meant to fully understand the severity of congestion at the Rajang and Igan rivers in efforts to effectively resolve the flooding problem plaguing Sibu. He […]

Minister gets update on Kuching Barrage

KUCHING: Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin made a working visit to the Kuching Barrage today. The purpose was to get an update on the barrage and ship lock operation and its performance on flood prevention for Kuching district. He was also briefed on issues and challenges facing the management and operation of ship lock […]

Solve flood problems in Bawang Assan: MP

KUCHING: The Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) and Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) need to develop lasting solutions for the flooding problems around the Bawang Assan area, said Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. He said they should take immediate steps to study and monitor the nearby Rajang and Igan Rivers affecting the relevant areas […]

Solving flood woes

SIBU: The Sarawak government is committed to solving the flooding problem in Kampung Hijrah here. Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing Dr Annuar Rapaee said several measures were planned and implemented including doing land clearing work in Kampung Hijrah over the last two years. “This is the initial step in the resolution of the […]