SIBU (Feb 11): Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng has cautioned residents living in low-lying and flood-prone areas here to be on alert for another king tide phenomenon expected on Feb 22.

He said he was informed of this during a visit to the Civil Defence Force (APM) premises here on Monday.

“APM Sibu said the water level is expected to be higher than before. People must be on alert at all times,” he said when met after the presentation of assistance to Kampung Sentosa flood victims here today.

The assistance, in the form of 148 boxes of instant noodles, was contributed by Indofood through Lions Club Sibu Seduan.

Chieng said the noodles will be distributed to eligible recipients whose houses were affected by the recent flood.

“The list of recipients is based on information provided by Kampung Usaha Jaya Baru village security and development committee (JKKK) for the Malay/Melanau community as well as for the Iban community.

“For the Chinese community, their list is provided by Kapitan Peter Lau,” said Chieng, who also thanked Indofood for the contribution.

Organising chairman Louis Ting presented the assistance on behalf of Lions Club Sibu Seduan to Chieng.