Pregnant woman rescued amid Kapit flood
KAPIT: A 26-year-old pregnant woman, due to deliver her sixth child, was among three locals evacuated from Rh Engkeng, Sungai Amang today (Nov 27) after floodwaters rose to three metres around the longhouse. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said that firefighters from Kapit station were dispatched to the scene, about 10km away, after receiving […]
Immediate aid for Kapit flood victims
KAPIT: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has directed the Kapit Parliamentary Office team to assess the needs of residents at Rumah Dennis Anak Langok Amang Ulu, Jalan Selirik, who were affected by this morning’s (Nov 27) flood and provide immediate assistance. In a Facebook post, the Kapit MP said local authorities and rescue […]
Bomba evacuated 78 flood victims
LAWAS: A flash flood incident this morning (May 24) prompted the evacuation of students and staff from SK Siang Siang in Lawas District. According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), the Lawas fire station received an emergency call at 7:45 am seeking assistance for the evacuation. Firefighters reported that floodwaters had surged to a […]
1,467 flood survivors return home as weather improves
KUCHING: Good weather conditions and receded floodwaters in four divisions, have allowed 1,467 flood survivors to return to their respective homes on Monday (March 4). According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Secretariat, the temporary relief centres (PPS) in Kuching, Bau, Lundu and Serian were officially closed at 9am, 2pm and 3.30pm. However, as […]
Indian NGO lends helping hand to flood victims
KUCHING: The Indian community of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Kuching has come together to offer assistance to flood victims here. About 600 packets of food were distributed, with 300 each allocated to the evacuees at the Temporary Evacuation Centres (PPS) at Stapok Community Hall and R-Piang Kampung Sinar Budi Baru Hall. Most […]
682 flood victims relocated to relief centres
KUCHING: Heavy rainfall on Saturday morning has led to the relocation of 156 families, totalling 682 flood victims, to the temporary relief centres (PPS) at Dewan Serbaguna Taman Malihah. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas disclosed that five PPS have been established here with one each in Lundu and Bau, and three within Kuching […]
Stranded victims get assistance under Ops Murni
KUCHING: The Malaysian Armed Forces ‘Ops Murni’ has provided assistance to the flood victims who were stranded at Kampung Pasir Tengah in Lundu. Following the heavy downpour on Friday night and Saturday morning, the Malaysian Army deployed 16 army officers, two military boats, and 32 life jackets. In a statement, the Malaysian Army revealed that […]
DAP extends helping hand in flood crisis
KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak shows solidarity and support by extending crucial assistance to the ongoing efforts of the Civil Defence Force (APM) in the recent flood. DAP representative Michael Kong, said the party’s initiative to distribute essential food supplies to the flood victims in Desa Wira, Kampung Sinar Budi, and Malihah, where 395 […]
Flood victims seek essential supplies
KUCHING: Two families are seeking assistance with essential supplies after their residences on Jalan Kemuning Matang experienced flooding early Sunday (Jan 28). The first house accommodates 12 residents, including a young girl and an elderly woman while, the second house houses 16 residents, including five children. A spokesman for the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) […]
404 flood survivors return home, PPS closed amid improving conditions
BETONG: Following improving weather conditions and receded floodwaters in three villages in Debak, a total of 404 flood survivors were able to return to their homes today (Jan 21). The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) secretariat reported that two temporary relief centres (PPS), namely Dewan Millenia PPS and Dewan Perpaduan PPS, were officially closed at […]
