PORTAL RASMI
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
KOTA KINABALU (Jan 4):The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia (IEM) Sabah Branch expresses its deep concern over Saturday’s flood which affected several areas such as Kolombong, Inanam and Menggatal in Kota Kinabalu, and caused significant disruption to daily life, damage to property, and hardship to affected communities.
As a professional body representing engineers of various disciplines, IEM Sabah acknowledges that flood events are often the result of complex and interrelated factors, including extreme weather conditions, drainage capacity limitations, urban development patterns, tidal influences, and long-term infrastructure constraints.
In this regard, IEM Sabah stands ready and is willing to provide technical support and professional input to relevant authorities, agencies, and stakeholders in addressing both the immediate impacts and long-term mitigation measures related to the recent flood incident.
“Our members comprise experienced professionals in civil engineering, hydrology, drainage and flood control, geotechnical engineering, coastal engineering, urban infrastructure planning, and environmental engineering. Where requested, IEM Sabah can contribute through the technical advice and professional opinions; independent engineering assessments; review of drainage and flood mitigation strategies and sharing of best practices and lessons learnt from similar flood-prone regions,” said IEM Sabah Branch chairman 1 Ir. Ts. Tan KJ, FIEM, JP.
IEM Sabah believes that effective flood management requires a coordinated, data-driven, and technically sound approach, supported by professional expertise and long-term planning. Collaboration among government agencies, local authorities, technical professionals, and the community is essential to develop resilient and sustainable solutions for Kota Kinabalu and Sabah as a whole, he said.
“We reaffirm IEM Sabah’s commitment to serving the public interest and supporting initiatives that enhance infrastructure resilience, public safety, and environmental sustainability,” added Tan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 4 — A total of 607 flood victims are still taking shelter at temporary relief centres (PPS) in three states, with Sabah recording an increase this afternoon.
In SABAH, the State Disaster Management Committee (JBPN) announced that the number of victims in Kota Kinabalu and Beaufort increased to 510 people from 164 families, compared to 495 people from 159 families this morning, following the rain since Friday.
“In Beaufort, a total of 328 victims from 118 families from eight villages have been placed at the Dewan Selagon permanent relief centre, which has been operational since Friday evening.
“In Kota Kinabalu, 182 victims from 46 families are taking shelter at the PPS at Dewan Masjid Al-Munir, Kampung Darau,” according to the statement.
Authorities and rescue agencies are closely monitoring water levels and current conditions at the affected locations, in addition to assisting in the evacuation of residents to safer areas.
In SARAWAK, the JPBN said as of 4pm today, only one PPS is operational, namely at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Bekenu, Miri, which is housing 47 victims from 18 families.
Meanwhile, the floods in Kuching and Lawas have fully recovered, with all eight PPS closing in stages from 12.30pm today.
Johor JPBN chairman Datuk Asman Shah Abd Rahman said two PPS are still operating in Segamat, namely at the Kampung Batu Badak Community Hall, which is housing 36 victims from 11 families, while 14 victims from four families are taking shelter at the Kampung Tandong Multipurpose Hall.
Three rivers are at the warning level: the Sungai Muar in Buloh Kasap, Segamat, with a reading of 8.60 metres (m); the Sungai Tekam Jetty, Segamat (3.85 m); and the Sungai Pulai in Kampung Ulu Pulai, Pontian (2.93 m). — Bernama
KUCHING, 4 Jan: Situasi banjir di Sarawak pulih selepas semua pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) ditutup hari ini.
Menurut kenyataan Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Negeri Sarawak (JPBNS), PPS tersebut di Dewan Masyarakat Trusan di Lawas melibatkan 25 mangsa.
Lapan lagi PPS di Dewan Masyarakat Stapok melibatkan 97 mangsa, Dewan Kampung Sinar Budi Baru (104 mangsa) dan Dewan Surau Nurul Najihin Stapok (55 mangsa).
Selain itu Dewan Serbaguna Taman Malihah melibatkan 132 mangsa, SJK Chung Hua Sungai Tengah (188 mangsa banjir dan tiga mangsa tanah runtuh), SJK Chung Hua Batu Kawa (211 mangsa), Masjid Darul Istiqlaal (128 mangsa) dan Surau Ar Rahman Kampung Sungai Batu.-TVS
KUCHING (Jan 4): All seven temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Kuching were officially closed at 6pm on Sunday afternoon following an improvement in flood conditions.
In an update, the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said the PPS that have been closed were located at Dewan Masyarakat Stapok, Dewan R Piang Kampung Sinar Budi Baru, Dewan Surau Nurul Najhin Stapok, Taman Malihah multipurpose hall, SJK Chung Hua Sungai Tengah, SJK Chung Hua Batu Kawa, and Masjid Darul Istiqlaal.
However, due to flooding in Subis, a new PPS has been opened at Dewan Serbaguna SMK Bekenu.
The centre is currently sheltering evacuees from Kampung Kawang Bekenu and Kampung Jenggalas Bekenu.
As of 4.15pm on Sunday, the number of evacuees in Subis stood at 47 individuals from 18 households.
KUCHING (Jan 5): Flood management experts should look into secondary dams as solutions for flood mitigation, said Batu Kitang assemblyman Dato Lo Khere Chiang.
“We have heard from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg about plans to build secondary dams beneath major dams to enhance flood mitigation.
“The secondary dams can serve as large retention ponds to manage excess water — this will help control floods more effectively than relying on small ponds.
“Bengoh Dam is an example fo a major dam that can be complemented by additional retention measures,” he said when met by reporters after launching the homestay training programme at the Special Needs Society Kuching here yesterday.
Lo also noted that so far, areas in Batu Kitang have avoided major flooding but villages such as Kampung Bumbok and Kampung Sudat have experienced minor flooding.
“Upstream of Batu Kitang, we have the Bengoh Dam reservoir, which can hold a large volume of water. Kampung Bumbok and Kampung Sudat faced minor flooding because development in those areas has prevented water from draining quickly,” he said.