Flash floods: 1,452 remain in PPS, 61 return home
KUCHING: Fine weather and receding floodwaters at two villages in Siburan allowed 61 flood evacuees to return home today (Mar 3). This was confirmed by the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Secretariat in a flood update report at 4pm. Two temporary relief centres (PPS) namely Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Lintang Baru and Balai Raya Kampung Betong […]
1,257 individuals seek shelter at PPS
KUCHING: A total of 1,257 individuals had to be evacuated to temporary relief centres (PPS) after their homes here were inundated by floods today. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) reported that the victims are from five areas – Kampung Sinar Budi Baru, Kampung Desa Ria Jalan Desa Wira, Taman Malihah, Kampung Rantau Panjang and […]
Miri Field Hospital to be completed this March
MIRI: The Miri Field Hospital which is currently at 91 percent completion will be fully completed this March said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He said the semi-permanent hospital which was applied and approved through the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), will accommodate 100 beds. “The RM2.5 million project includes the construction of […]
404 flood survivors return home, PPS closed amid improving conditions
BETONG: Following improving weather conditions and receded floodwaters in three villages in Debak, a total of 404 flood survivors were able to return to their homes today (Jan 21). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) secretariat reported that two temporary relief centres (PPS), namely Dewan Millenia PPS and Dewan Perpaduan PPS, were officially closed at […]
Multi-agency approach ideal to contain rabies: Wee
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring public safety and balancing animal and human welfare. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng in this instance expressed his gratitude to Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom for declaring Kuching and Bintulu Divisions as rabies infected […]
SDMC proposed to spearhead efforts against rising rabies cases
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is suggested to take the lead in addressing the growing concerns over rabies cases, particularly in residential areas in Kuching. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng proposed that SDMC be the primary coordinating agency, considering its success in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic. “Rabies is […]
No reports on floods, landslides
KUCHING: Sarawak has yet to receive any reports related to floods, landslides or storms caused by the northeast monsoon, as of 4pm today (Nov 12). According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) secretariat, the Civil Defence Force (APM) has conducted on-site monitoring at 28 locations across the state. The monitoring revealed a rise in […]
Bailey bridge plan after bridge suffers structural damage
SONG: An 80-metre-long Bailey bridge will be constructed as an interim measure to replace the Sungai Musah Bridge at Sungai Tekalit, which had suffered structural defects, rendering it unsafe to use.Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the state government had allocated a sum of RM4.8 million for the bridge, access roads, and the […]
Sarawak readies assets, manpower ahead of monsoon season
KUCHING: A total of 5,501 personnel, along with comprehensive logistical support spanning land, air, and river, are prepared for the upcoming northeast monsoon transition in Sarawak. Deputy Premier and Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that this includes various disaster response agencies, such as the Royal Malaysia Police, Fire […]
Downpour forces evacuation of 178 to PPS in Limbang
LIMBANG: A total of 178 individuals had to be evacuated to a temporary relief centre (PPS) after their homes were inundated by floods. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) reports that the victims are from Kampung Baru, Medamit. In order to provide shelter for the victims, the Medamit Community Hall PPS was opened at 4.30 […]
