Enterprising tofu seller runs business from a boat in flood
KANOWIT: Continuous rain and flooding did not dampen the spirit of a tofu seller, as a photo of her selling tofu from a boat went viral. Her perseverance has caught the public’s attention, with many praising her determination and comparing the scene to Thailand’s floating markets. At the time of writing, the photo has received […]
Miri landslide: Body of a teenage boy recovered
KUCHING: The body of a 17-year-old boy was recovered from the site of a landslide in Kampung Lereng Bukit, Miri, this morning. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre, in its latest update, said the body was found at 6.17 am among the debris of one of the two houses affected by the 2.58 […]
All systems go for flood season
KUCHING: All government departments and agencies under the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) are very well prepared to handle the monsoon season, especially with their formal organisational structure in place. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian in a press conference said all the preparations for flood season, are ready and everyone has been […]
Recent floods a nightmare for farmers
BY BARINA NANI KOTA SAMARAHAN: The recent floods, which occurred almost all over the state, were indeed a nightmare for its victims. Admitting that the flood was one of the worst floods ever, Fanizam Ahmad said he had suffered a loss of thousands of ringgit after his watermelons sank due to the floods. “About 300 […]
Flood situation improves following fine weather
KUCHING: The situation in flood affected areas under the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) jurisdiction has improved following fine weather today. MPP chairman Lo Khere Chiang said this when contacted by New Sarawak Tribune today for updates on the flood situation in MPP areas. “Today there are no more flooding as the weather has improved, but […]
We need help!
BAU: The entire community here is appealing to the Sarawak government and non-governmental agencies (NGOs) for assistance after they have been badly affected by the recent floods. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said from Wednesday to today (Jan 15), the whole district has been disconnected. “We have a total of 18 temporary flood […]
Miri under control
MIRI: Areas in the district affected by floods are now under control as water levels are slowly receding. At 9.30am today, the Miri Fire Department carried out flood monitoring at the Jalan Piasau Camp-Lutong, Jalan Kuala Baram Lama, Desa Senadin and Tudan areas. Results found that all areas are under control and the floods had […]
Come forward for swab tests
MIRI: The Miri Division Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is appealing to residents who attended the funeral at Rumah Langi Pasai Siong, Sibu recently to come forward to Miri Health Office for Covid-19 swab tests. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin made the call after the latest positive case was recorded at Rumah Emah in Beluru […]
Flood victims to undergo tests if required
KUCHING: Flood victims will undergo Covid-19 tests if there is a need, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) was monitoring every temporary relief centre (PPS). “I have already instructed SDMC to monitor each relief centre to avoid the spread of Covid-19. “For flood victims […]
Jalan Pantai Lutong to close
MIRI: Miri City Council may close Jalan Pantai Lutong here if the water reaches a dangerous level. The king tide is predicted to be in the range of between 5.6 to 6.1 metres for the next few days according to the Sarawak Government Almanac. This may pose safety hazard and inaccessibility to road users if […]
