SIBU: The recent floods across Sarawak have garnered the attention of people from all backgrounds, particularly after the Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, went viral on social media for braving the rain to help evacuate flood victims. While Tiong received widespread praise, some questioned
SIBU: The severity of the flooding in Bintulu came as a shock, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong branch chairman, Councillor Wong Ching Yong. “I express my deepest sympathy to them. We never expected Bintulu to flood. Frankly speaking, I never expected Bintulu to experience such severe flooding—this is
SIBU: Several roads in town are flooded due to continuous rain and king tides. Sibu Municipal Council chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said among the affected roads were Jalan Ling Kai Cheng, Jalan Khoo Peng Loong, Jalan Hua Khiew, and Jalan Merlin. “Also affected were Jalan Belian, Jalan Camar, Jalan
KUCHING: Fifty-eight temporary evacuation centres (PPS) were set up throughout Sarawak as of 8 am today. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) secretariat said a total of 9,908 victims from 2,807 families were evacuated due to natural disasters in the past few days. For floods, 57 PPS were open with
BINTULU: The flood situation here is reported to be improving, according to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) secretariat. “Most areas have seen the water recede, particularly in Sungai Plan and Gem Park. “The increase in evacuees at the temporary evacuation centres (PPS) is mainly from rural areas along Jalan
KAPIT: Residents affected by the landslide that cut off access along Jalan Song/Sipan-Temalat can now breathe a sigh of relief, as a temporary diversion has been opened. Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan shared the good news in a Facebook post today (Jan 30). “After much effort, we can finally use Jalan
KAPIT: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has advised all residents and road users in areas affected by landslides here to take precautionary measures for their own safety. “I urge residents to follow the instructions of the authorities on duty,” he said in his Facebook post today (Jan 30).
SIBU: Despite having a busy day assisting flood victims in Bintulu yesterday, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing made time to meet the people here, attending the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Chinese New Year Open House today (Jan 30). The Dudong assemblyman ensured he did not disappoint those eager to see
KUCHING: Several areas across Sarawak have been cut off after landslides damaged multiple roads. In a Facebook post, the Public Works Department (PWD) said the affected routes include Jalan Song/Sipan-Temalat, Jalan Mambong/Sikog/Sarig, and Jalan Jaong Sebemban Pantu. “The roads will be temporarily closed for repair works,” it said today (Jan
SIBU: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, accompanied by his wife, Datuk Patinggi Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, continued their Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations here on their second day of visits today (Jan 30). They were scheduled to visit the residences of Deputy Minister