Selangau MP visits flood victims at SMK Tatau PPS
TATAU: Selangau MP Edwin Banta continued his efforts to assist flood victims by visiting the Temporary Evacuation Centre (PPS) at SMK Tatau yesterday. During the visit, he met with 197 flood victims, who remain housed at the centre, inspected the PPS facilities, and listened to the concerns and needs of those affected. Also present was […]
148 flood victims receive food baskets
SIBU: A total of 148 flood victims from Kampung Sentosa here received food basket assistance from the State Welfare Department yesterday (Feb 7). The handing over ceremony held at Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sentosa was officiated by Bukit Assek assembyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. Also present were State Welfare director, Semawi Mohamad, Sibu welfare officer, Tang […]
Rep pledges to ensure flood victims receive aid
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming expressed his commitment to continue monitoring the situation and ensure that the communities affected by the floods in his area receive due attention. While expressing sympathy to those affected by the current challenges, he urged the people to unite and support each other. “In this challenging time, […]
Ting visits temporary relief centre
MIRI: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (Tourism), Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew today visited a temporary relief centre here to ensure that food supplies for disaster victims were sufficient and to monitor their living conditions. He visited the Miri Red Crescent Temporary Relief Centre, which housed landslide victims, to better understand their […]
Over 1,000 flood victims identified, aid distributed
SELANGAU: A total of 1,052 flood victims from 67 longhouses have been identified here, with food aid being distributed to those affected. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang said the government is ensuring that every flood-hit longhouse receives the necessary assistance. “Every longhouse affected by the flood will receive the necessary assistance,” he said when met […]
Pang opens BWI counter to assist flood victims
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang, has set up an assistance counter for Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) applications to aid flood victims in the area. The counter, operating at the Tanjong Batu Service Centre (above Kedai Makan Kawan Lama), will be open for six days, from Feb 3 to Feb 8 (Monday to Saturday), from […]
Accurate data vital to channel flood relief aid: Fatimah
MIRI: Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said it is important to have comprehensive data to ensure effective assistance for flood-affected communities across the state. Speaking on Sunday after visiting a temporary relief centre at the Kampung Tanjung Batu community hall here, Fatimah highlighted that information on those impacted by […]
Cabinet to discuss more funding for flood victims
SIBU: Discussions will be held on additional funding to help alleviate the people’s burden following the flood disaster in Sarawak, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Today (Feb 1), I received feedback that the previously announced RM10 million fund (to assist flood victims) may not be sufficient. “So, I will bring […]
Register at PPS to ensure help arrives: Fadillah
KUCHING: The public, especially residents living in areas at risk of flooding, have been urged to register at temporary relief centres (PPS) to ensure no one is left behind should evacuation becomes necessary. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stressed that this important so that no victims are left behind or not identified when […]
RM15k aid delivered to Rumah Wan Usit residents
TUBAU: Deputy Minister of Digital Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong and Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon visited Pekan Tubau and Rumah Wan Usit, Sungai Merah, Jelalong, following reports of rising water levels over the past three days. During the visit, Wilson also delivered a contribution of RM15,000 to the Rumah Wan Usit Village Development and Security […]