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NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AGENCY
NIBONG TEBAL - Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM) sedang mengenal pasti sekolah yang terkesan dengan banjir termasuk beberapa buah diklasifikasi sebagai 'total loss' akibat bencana berlaku di Sabah dan Sarawak.
Menterinya, Fadhlina Sidek berkata, dari pemantauan awal dibuat mendapati jumlah sekolah yang terkesan agak banyak selain menjangkakan kos baik pulih melibatkan jumlah perbelanjaan yang tinggi.
"Banyak sebenarnya tempat yang selama ini tidak pernah banjir, tetapi terkesan kali ini dan sekarang kita sedang mengenal pasti keseluruhan premis KPM yang terjejas dan kos terlibat.
"Kita jangka kos memang sangat besar kerana berdasarkan pemantauan awal menunjukkan bahawa premis yang terlibat dengan banjir sangat banyak, ia menyebabkan persiapan kali ini jauh lebih penting kerana tinggal seminggu lagi untuk memulakan sesi persekolahan baharu," katanya.
Beliau berkta demikian kepada pemberita selepas merasmikan Program Ceria Ke Sekolah Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) di Pusat Khidmat Parlimen Nibong Tebal di sini, pada Sabtu.
Mengulas lanjut, Fadhlina berkata, ketika ini kerja pembersihan di sekolah-sekolah yang terjejas dengan banjir giat dijalankan kerana pihaknya mahu memastikan murid dapat hadir ke sekolah pada sesi persekolahan baharu tidak lama lagi.
"Jadi kita doalah semoga mudah-mudahan cuaca akan bertambah baik dan proses pembersihan sekolah dapat kita laksanakan.
"Apabila ada sekolah total loss, bermaksud perabot pun tak boleh digunakan, kemudian dari segi bangunan itu sendiri terjejas dan akan mengambil masa sedikit untuk dibaiki, jadi sekarang ini kita sedang laksanakan semua pemantauan,” katanya.
Fadhlina yang juga Ahli Parlimen Nibong Tebal berkata, bagi sekolah terjejas banjir yang tidak sempat dibuka mengikut tarikh sesi persekolahan nanti, boleh menjalankan sesi pembelajaran secara dalam talian dengan guru-guru mempunyai persiapan termasuk modul aktiviti yang boleh dikendalikan.
KOTA KINABALU: Kinabatangan has experienced its worst floods in eight years, with water levels surpassing the danger threshold and forcing evacuations across multiple villages.
As of 11am on Saturday (Feb 8), the Civil Defence Force (APM) reported that 70 families from two villages remain in temporary relocation centres, with 43 families (173 people) at SK Bukit Garam and 27 families (103 people) at SK Sukau.
APM officer Captain Ahmad Roslan Mohd Kamel said that the floods affected 12 villages in Lamag and 14 villages in Sukau.
He confirmed that water levels in Pekan Kinabatangan are receding but remain at dangerous levels. As of 10am on Saturday, the water level in Kinabatangan stands at 10.99 metres, remaining above the 10.00-metre warning threshold, though showing a slow downward trend.
However, in Kampung Bilit, floodwaters have just started to rise, prompting response teams from the police, APM, and Fire and Rescue Department to assess the situation. If necessary, villagers will be relocated to SK Sukau.
Ahmad Roslan said that this is the most severe flooding in Kinabatangan in the past eight years, surpassing previous floods in 2010.
“For the past eight years, we have only conducted flood monitoring, as water levels never exceeded the danger threshold. But this time, it has remained high, leading to the opening of relief centres for the first time,” he said.
He added that Kinabatangan’s floodwaters are receding slowly, a phenomenon known locally as ‘banjir termenung’—where water lingers instead of draining quickly.
“We expect a slight rise in water levels due to overflow from the Keningau river system, but based on current weather patterns, it is unlikely to reach critical levels,” he said.
APM continues to monitor the situation while distributing food baskets to evacuees. Authorities are closely tracking water levels, with response teams on standby as flood conditions evolve.
For some residents, this is the worst flood they have seen in decades.
Juliani Jimes, 51, an evacuee at SK Sukau, said the last time Kinabatangan experienced flooding this severe was in 1995.
“Back then, it was even worse, but after that, either there were no floods or they weren’t this serious. This time, the situation is really bad,” she said.
Juliani and her extended family, five families in total, were forced to evacuate from their village. However, her husband decided to stay behind.
“He wanted to take care of our house. Of course, I worry about his safety, but I trust that he knows what he’s doing,” she said.
She added that they had been monitoring the water levels and were prepared to evacuate when the time came.
“When we saw the water rising, we packed our things and got ready to leave. Thankfully, APM arrived just in time to rescue us. We weren’t in immediate danger, but we were already stranded and couldn’t go anywhere,” she said.
Flooding has also impacted eco-tourism operators in Kampung Bilit, an area known for nature retreats and river tours. While there have been no reports of stranded tourists, authorities have reminded resort operators to prepare for relocation if water levels continue to rise.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge and Tanini Kinabatangan, two popular destinations in the area, confirmed that their operations remain unaffected, with tours continuing as usual but had to cancel the scheduled river cruises.
Kinabatangan is a district in eastern Sabah, famous for its vast floodplains, the Kinabatangan River, and rich biodiversity, making it a renowned wildlife sanctuary and a popular tourist hotspot for nature and eco-tourism.
On Friday (Aug 8), Kinabatangan MP and Lamag assemblyman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin visited the affected areas to assess the situation and distribute aid. He surveyed flood-hit villages, including Pangkalan, Kampung Muhibbah, and Kampung Mengaris in Sukau, and called for continued assistance for affected communities.
"Some villages were not just hit by floods but completely cut off due to road access being submerged. We have already provided assistance to these areas and will propose to Nadma (National Disaster Management Agency) that they also be considered for future aid."
Bung Moktar also raised concerns about crocodile sightings in flooded areas, urging residents—especially children—to avoid floodwaters.
"We have received reports that wild animals, including crocodiles, have been spotted. Thankfully, no incidents have been recorded so far, but we urge all residents to be extra careful,” he added.
KOTA KINABALU: Kinabatangan has experienced its worst floods in eight years, with water levels surpassing the danger threshold and forcing evacuations across multiple villages.
As of 11am on Saturday (Feb 8), the Civil Defence Force (APM) reported that 70 families from two villages remain in temporary relocation centres, with 43 families (173 people) at SK Bukit Garam and 27 families (103 people) at SK Sukau.
APM officer Captain Ahmad Roslan Mohd Kamel said that the floods affected 12 villages in Lamag and 14 villages in Sukau.
He confirmed that water levels in Pekan Kinabatangan are receding but remain at dangerous levels. As of 10am on Saturday, the water level in Kinabatangan stands at 10.99 metres, remaining above the 10.00-metre warning threshold, though showing a slow downward trend.
However, in Kampung Bilit, floodwaters have just started to rise, prompting response teams from the police, APM, and Fire and Rescue Department to assess the situation. If necessary, villagers will be relocated to SK Sukau.
Ahmad Roslan said that this is the most severe flooding in Kinabatangan in the past eight years, surpassing previous floods in 2010.
“For the past eight years, we have only conducted flood monitoring, as water levels never exceeded the danger threshold. But this time, it has remained high, leading to the opening of relief centres for the first time,” he said.
He added that Kinabatangan’s floodwaters are receding slowly, a phenomenon known locally as ‘banjir termenung’—where water lingers instead of draining quickly.
“We expect a slight rise in water levels due to overflow from the Keningau river system, but based on current weather patterns, it is unlikely to reach critical levels,” he said.
APM continues to monitor the situation while distributing food baskets to evacuees. Authorities are closely tracking water levels, with response teams on standby as flood conditions evolve.
For some residents, this is the worst flood they have seen in decades.
Juliani Jimes, 51, an evacuee at SK Sukau, said the last time Kinabatangan experienced flooding this severe was in 1995.
“Back then, it was even worse, but after that, either there were no floods or they weren’t this serious. This time, the situation is really bad,” she said.
Juliani and her extended family, five families in total, were forced to evacuate from their village. However, her husband decided to stay behind.
“He wanted to take care of our house. Of course, I worry about his safety, but I trust that he knows what he’s doing,” she said.
She added that they had been monitoring the water levels and were prepared to evacuate when the time came.
“When we saw the water rising, we packed our things and got ready to leave. Thankfully, APM arrived just in time to rescue us. We weren’t in immediate danger, but we were already stranded and couldn’t go anywhere,” she said.
Flooding has also impacted eco-tourism operators in Kampung Bilit, an area known for nature retreats and river tours. While there have been no reports of stranded tourists, authorities have reminded resort operators to prepare for relocation if water levels continue to rise.
Sukau Rainforest Lodge and Tanini Kinabatangan, two popular destinations in the area, confirmed that their operations remain unaffected, with tours continuing as usual but had to cancel the scheduled river cruises.
Kinabatangan is a district in eastern Sabah, famous for its vast floodplains, the Kinabatangan River, and rich biodiversity, making it a renowned wildlife sanctuary and a popular tourist hotspot for nature and eco-tourism.
On Friday (Aug 8), Kinabatangan MP and Lamag assemblyman Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin visited the affected areas to assess the situation and distribute aid. He surveyed flood-hit villages, including Pangkalan, Kampung Muhibbah, and Kampung Mengaris in Sukau, and called for continued assistance for affected communities.
"Some villages were not just hit by floods but completely cut off due to road access being submerged. We have already provided assistance to these areas and will propose to Nadma (National Disaster Management Agency) that they also be considered for future aid."
Bung Moktar also raised concerns about crocodile sightings in flooded areas, urging residents—especially children—to avoid floodwaters.
"We have received reports that wild animals, including crocodiles, have been spotted. Thankfully, no incidents have been recorded so far, but we urge all residents to be extra careful,” he added.
Crash probe ends, wreckage transferred
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KUANTAN: The Transport Ministry’s Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has completed its investigations at the site where a helicopter crashed on landing at Batu 9, Jalan Lama Bentong-Kuala Lumpur.
Bentong district police chief Supt Zaiham Mohd Kahar said the bureau completed its on-site work at around 3.30pm yesterday.
He said police and AAIB have handed over the aircraft wreckage to MHS Aviation Bhd for further action.
“I can only confirm that AAIB was present at the crash site, conducted its investigation and has concluded it. As for the aircraft wreckage, my team and AAIB have handed it over to MHS Aviation,” he told Bernama.
The accident involved a Bell 206L4 helicopter, which overturned and caught fire while landing to refuel.
It claimed the life of an Indonesian ground crew member, engineer Finsen Reskey Sembiring, 27, who was struck by the helicopter’s rotor blades.
The Indonesian pilot survived.
According to Supt Zaiham, Hospital Bentong completed the engineer’s autopsy at 3pm yesterday.
He said the hospital report stated that the victim’s death was caused by a “rotor blade crush injury of the head due to a helicopter crash”.
A check at Hospital Bentong found several individuals, believed to be representatives from the victim’s company, waiting to obtain the autopsy results.
They declined to be interviewed. On Thursday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said AAIB would conduct further investigations under Part XXVI of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2016.
KUALA LUMPUR, 8 Februari- Seramai 3,921 orang daripada 1,325 keluarga terjejas banjir di Sarawak, setakat pukul 6.00 pagi tadi.
Jumlah berkenaan meningkat sedikit berbanding 3,920 orang daripada 1,322 keluarga, tengah malam tadi.
Portal Bencana Pusat Kawalan Bencana Negara (NDCC), Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA) memaklumkan sebanyak 21 pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) masih diaktifkan di 12 daerah negeri itu.
"Bintulu kekal menjadi daerah paling teruk dilanda banjir; melibatkan 1,295 orang terjejas.
"Ini diikuti Selangau, 784 orang dan Mukah, 446 orang," menurut kenyataan tersebut.
Sementara di Sabah, angka penduduk dipindahkan ke PPS kekal 420 orang daripada 106 keluarga, setakat pukul 6.00 pagi tadi.
Ia membabitkan lima PPS di negeri itu.
"Daerah terjejas adalah Kinabatangan, dengan menempatkan 276 orang di PPS, Keningau (132 orang) dan Tambunan (12 orang)," menurut kenyataan berkenaan.