Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Comprehensive drainage system needed to solve flooding

KUCHING: A comprehensive drainage system for the Stampin Resettlement Scheme here needs to be formulated as a long term solution to recurring flood issues in the area. “It is hoped that with proper planning for the area, the authorities concerned can apply for development funds and/or prioritise and allocate the use of the yearly development […]

Solution to erosion near chapel underway

KUCHING: Soil erosion that has affected St Nicholas’ Chapel in Bandar Baru Semariang will be addressed soon. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi has given the assurance that he will continue to work along with Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) and Public Works Department (JKR) Kuching in assisting with […]

DID Paddy Scheme rice to be commercialised

KUCHING: Rice harvested from the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) Paddy Scheme in Tanjung Purun will be commercialised for the local market. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Tanjung Datu assemblywoman Datuk Amar Jamilah Anu said the paddy planted was the MR269 type and only took 90 days to ripen compared to […]

Drain upgrading proposal under 12th Malaysia Plan

KUCHING: A proposal to upgrade the old drains along Datuk Kalong Ningkan has been submitted for implementation under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said he hoped the proposal will be approved so that work can start immediately. “I have approached the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) […]

Kuching records over 200mm rainfall

KUCHING: The rainfall stations here have recorded heavy downpour of more than 200mm in less than 12 hours since late Thursday’s night. State Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) director Datuk Chok Moi Soon said from midnight until 10am on Friday (Feb 19), the rain was indeed very heavy which subsequently caused flash floods in several […]

Council to mitigate flood in Taman Univista

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) together with the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) will look into the drainage issues in Taman Univista in an effort to alleviate flooding. “Drains that need to be widened and deepened will be done. Unfortunately, there is little that can be done about the weather, which can be […]

State government’s commitment to rural development

BINTANGOR: The construction of various basic infrastructures is clear evidence of the Sarawak government’s concern towards rural development. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the state government through the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) Sarikei showed great concern for infrastructure development in […]