SDMC braces for monsoon season
WITH the Northeast Monsoon forecasted to bring severe rains from December to February, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is strengthening its disaster response with enhanced evacuation centres and strategic resource deployments. Deputy Premier cum Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas (GPS-Bukit Saban) said Sarawak is expecting the heaviest rainfall […]
Jagoi Pinomu hall to get new look
BAU: The community of Kampung Jagoi Pinomu will enjoy improved facilities with the upcoming upgrading of their multipurpose hall. Deputy Transport Minister (Maritime and Riverine) and Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep announced a RM100,000 grant for the project recently. The grant is part of the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) for the Tasik Biru […]
Agencies appeal to SDMC for speedy help to construct homes
SIBU: Deputy chairman of Sibu Rural District Council (SRDC), Wong Ching Yong, recently led a delegation to meet with the Sibu Resident, Mohammad Porkan Budiman, with the aim of seeking further assistance for the reconstruction project of Rumah Ngelai Usit at Jalan Pulau Dudong here. Wong in a media statement yesterday (Aug 3) stated that […]
Ministry complies with SDMC’s decision on hot spell
KUCHING: Decisions regarding school operations and activities during the current hot weather will be based on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) set by the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD) Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the ministry will only refer to the SOPs to decide on […]
Priority: Environmental Emergency Management for Pollution
BY ARIANA FIDELIA MIRI: Prioritising environmental emergency management is crucial to prevent pollution that adversely affects society. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) deputy chairman, Datuk Buckland Bangik, emphasised an orderly and systematic approach to handling emergency cases, such as environmental pollution, to ensure success. He stressed that the primary objective is to prevent the oil […]
International conference highlights KUTS project
KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) was given the opportunity to put a spotlight on the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project to an international audience at the recently concluded China International Railway Conference for Intercity and Urban Mass Transit (CIRC) 2024. During the event, which was held in Shanghai on June 4 to […]
SDMC revolutionise operation to achieve zero rabies by 2030
KUCHING: A pioneering operation for integrated Rabies enforcement in Sarawak will commence in Kuching from April 29 to May 3, 2024. According to Deputy State Secretary (Administration) Datuk Buckland Bangik, the efforts to combat the rabies epidemic in Sarawak must be prioritised to achieve ‘Zero Rabies’ by 2030. “In line with this, the Sarawak government, […]
API in Miri still healthy despite 100 hectares bushfire
BY ARIANA FIDELIA MIRI: The ongoing bushfire in Kuala Baram has affected approximately 100 hectares of land thus far. According to Deputy Premier, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas the bushfire occurred due to dry and hot weather conditions in Miri. “The lack of rainfall and high temperature have created an environment suitable for fires to […]
Dry spell calls for high alert
KUCHING: All divisional and district disaster management committees should be on high alert due to the current hot and dry weather conditions, said Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The chairman of Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) noted that northern Sarawak is particularly affected by the current weather conditions. “This has resulted in some areas, namely […]
Fire victims’ houses repaired
SERIAN: Two houses belonging to fire victims here are being repaired by the Sarawak government with funding from the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC). Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus visited the house of Jerry Dinaw in Kampung Riih Daso which was affected by a fire incident several months ago. Jerry’s house underwent repairs for its […]
