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MIRI (Oct 27): The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Miri Branch is expanding its humanitarian outreach by exploring a strategic partnership with Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia (YFBM).
This collaboration aims to strengthen community welfare programmes, with a particular focus on enhancing disaster response capabilities.
A recent courtesy visit to YFBM’s headquarters, led by DUBS Miri Chairman Mohammad Hafidz Rohani and Honorary Secretary Khairul Sapardin Mohamad, solidified this commitment.
They were welcomed by YFBM Chief Executive Officer Johan Halid, General Manager Yang Rafidah Othman, and Head of Marketing and Communication Mohamad Syah Hendri Herman Mardja.
In recognition of their previous joint efforts, DUBS Miri presented a Certificate of Appreciation to YFBM for its crucial support during flood relief missions in Miri, Bekenu, Niah and Bintulu earlier this year.
Mohammad Hafidz said the meeting focused on planning future joint initiatives to supply essential food items, beverages, and basic necessities during emergencies like floods and landslides.
“Through our DUBSCARE initiative, we will continue to actively support community aid operations, including the transportation and distribution of assistance to disaster-stricken areas,” said Mohammad Hafidz.
“DUBS Miri reaffirms its commitment to expanding its welfare network with government agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community partners to ensure swift and effective aid delivery to those in need.”
Following the discussions, the delegation toured YFBM’s storage facility to observe its aid supply management system firsthand.
DAP Sarawak approves 13 resolutions, calling for greater transparency from S’wak govt
- Admin UKK
- Berita
BINTULU (Oct 27): Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak passed 13 resolutions yesterday during its Annual Convention 2025, addressing key governance, social, and infrastructure issues affecting the state.
The resolutions, adopted unanimously by party delegates, reflected the party’s call for greater transparency, equality, and accountability in the Sarawak government’s policies and administration.
Among the key resolutions were for the state government to consider recognising third-generation Sarawakians of Chinese, Indian, or other origins not listed under the Schedule of the Interpretation Ordinance as natives of Sarawak.
The party also called for a more racially balanced civil service reflective of Sarawak’s diverse population and thus ensuring equal opportunities for promotion across all races.
They also urged immediate and effective action to resolve flood issues statewide, and to expedite compensation payments to victims, including those affected by the Bintulu flood earlier this year.
Another resolution called for an independent and transparent investigation into the accuracy of Sesco’s smart meters, following public complaints over the sudden spikes in electricity bills after their installation.
DAP Sarawak also demanded full disclosure from the state government on the RM30 billion loans taken by its government-linked companies, including details on interest terms, repayment conditions, and specific purposes for the loan.
Other resolutions included calls for improved efficiency and accountability among local councils, proactive measures to address delayed housing projects and land title issuances, and a review of land recategorising policies that have led to sharp increases in lease renewal premiums.
It also pushed for parliamentary-style reforms in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN), particularly the appointment of an opposition member as Public Accounts Committee chairman to strengthen checks and balances.
It also urged the state government to stop relying on off-balance-sheet expenditures through alternative funding mechanisms, which it said distort and conceal actual spending in the state budget.
Additionally, DAP Sarawak called for a review of the state’s hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project, citing concerns over its viability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
The party also opposed any increase in assessment rates by local councils, noting that the state’s growing revenue should instead benefit the people.
Lastly, the convention called on Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd and the state government to urgently address water supply problems by upgrading ageing and leak-prone pipelines, which cause high non-revenue water losses and frequent water cuts across communities.
MIRI, 27 Okt: Sebuah menara telekomunikasi di Jalan Ilmu, Senadin, di sini terbakar dalam kejadian yang berlaku malam tadi.
Menurut Pusat Gerakan Operasi (PGO) Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Sarawak, kebakaran yang dilaporkan sekitar jam 10.39 malam itu mengakibatkan kira-kira 60 peratus kerosakan pada struktur menara berkenaan.
“Pihak bomba pada mulanya menerima laporan awal yang menyangka kejadian melibatkan tiang elektrik.
“Namun, setelah tiba di lokasi, pasukan mendapati kebakaran sebenarnya melibatkan menara telekomunikasi,” menurut kenyataan itu.
Seramai enam anggota bomba dari Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat Miri dikerahkan ke lokasi dengan sebuah jentera FRT dan kenderaan Triton.
Operasi pemadaman dijalankan menggunakan satu aliran sepanjang 200 kaki dan satu nozel, dengan bantuan air daripada pili bomba berdekatan.
Kebakaran berjaya dikawal dan dipadam sepenuhnya, manakala tiada kemalangan jiwa dilaporkan. Punca kejadian masih dalam siasatan.-TVS
BAGAN SERAI: Ketiadaan pintu air berhampiran parit ladang sawit di Ban Tali Air 463 dipercayai antara punca utama banjir yang menenggelamkan beberapa kawasan penempatan di Kampung Dew, Semanggol di sini.
Penduduk, Ahmad Abdul Hamid, 68, berkata, kawasan itu sebelum ini tidak pernah dilanda bah, meskipun hujan lebat dan berlaku limpahan air dari Sungai Sepetang.
“Saya selalu memancing di belakang kampung ini. Bila tengok air naik sampai ke kawasan rumah, saya tinjau kawasan perparitan berhampiran.
“Saya dapati selepas pembinaan jambatan baharu di Parit Ban Tali Air 463, pintu air lama tidak dibina semula. Akibatnya, air yang masuk ke sistem perparitan tidak dapat dikawal dan terus melimpah ke kawasan rumah penduduk,” katanya ketika ditemui Utusan Malaysia.
Menurut Ahmad, selain pintu air, ketiadaan ban tambatan yang tinggi di kawasan parit ladang sawit turut menyebabkan air deras mengalir masuk ke penempatan penduduk apabila hujan berterusan, termasuk berlakunya limpahan air Sungai Sepetang.
“Air tidak pernah masuk ke kawasan rumah sebelum ini kerana adanya pintu air. Tetapi bila bina jambatan tanpa bina semula pintu air, air terus masuk dengan laju ke kawasan kampung,” katanya.
Ahmad berharap Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran (JPS) dapat menjalankan tinjauan segera di lokasi bagi menilai semula struktur saliran dan mengambil langkah penambahbaikan bagi mencegah kejadian sama berulang.
Seorang lagi penduduk, Mohd. Faizal Zakaria, 48, berkata, air memasuki kawasan rumahnya secara perlahan sebelum meningkat dengan cepat dalam tempoh singkat.
“Mula-mula air masuk sikit di halaman, tapi makin lama makin dalam. Kami sekeluarga hanya sempat selamatkan barang-barang penting sebelum berpindah ke Pusat Pemindahan Sementara (PPS) di Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Dew,” katanya.
Tinjauan di Parit Ban Tali Air 463 mendapati, ketiadaan pintu air di kawasan simpang tiga saluran parit menyebabkan limpahan air tidak dapat dialirkan keluar dengan baik, sekali gus mengakibatkan kawasan penempatan berhampiran ditenggelami air. – UTUSAN
IPOH – Mangsa banjir di negeri ini terus merekodkan penurunan apabila seramai 1,157 penduduk daripada 367 keluarga masih berlindung di 12 pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) setakat pukul 8 pagi ini.
Jurucakap Sekretariat Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Banjir Negeri Perak berkata, Manjung menempatkan paling ramai mangsa di lima buah PPS di daerah berkenaan iaitu 510 penduduk daripada 172 buah keluarga.
“Larut, Matang dan Selama pula merekodkan seramai 361 mangsa (113 keluarga) yang berlindung di tiga PPS, manakala di Kerian pula, terdapat 148 mangsa (46 keluarga) yang ditempatkan di dua PPS.
“Daerah Perak Tengah pula mempunyai 110 mangsa daripada 31 buah keluarga yang ditempatkan di sebuah PPS, dan seramai 28 mangsa (lima keluarga) di Hilir Perak kini berlindung di sebuah PPS di sana,” katanya di sini hari ini.
Menurut jurucakap itu, PPS Masjid Ali Rouse Ulu Sepetang di Larut, Matang dan Selama menempatkan paling ramai mangsa banjir iaitu 58 orang penduduk dari Kg. Ulu Sepetang. – KOSMO! ONLINE