BINTULU: A total of 626 residents from the Tatau district received food aid through an integrated delivery operation on Sunday (Jan 18).
The assistance was directed at residents in cut-off areas around Kelebu, Kakus and Penyarai where flood-affected land routes had become impassable, affecting access to longhouses and public facilities.
The operation, which began as early as 8.30 am, involved the delivery of food supplies to affected communities using river routes.
In the Kelebu/Kakus area, aid was distributed to 209 residents from eight longhouses.
Meanwhile, in the Penyarai area, 417 residents received assistance, including occupants of eight longhouses, members of Sekolah Kebangsaan Nanga Penyarai and staff of the Kakus Health Clinic.
The aid was delivered using four boats operated respectively by the Tatau Sebauh District Education Office (PPDTS), the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM).
A total of 25 personnel from various agencies were involved in the operation, including JBPM, PDRM, APM, the Social Welfare Department (JKM), the Sarawak Security and Enforcement Unit (UKPS), the Tatau District Office and PPDTS.
