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AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
No delay in addressing landslide-affected site in Lrg Rantau Panjang Jaya, says SMC chairman
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SIBU (March 26): The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is actively working on solutions to address the landslide-affected site at Lorong Rantau Panjang Jaya, with no delays in rectifying the issue, said its chairman Clarence Ting.
He stated that the council, together with relevant agencies, convened again today to discuss the matter.
In the initial proposal during the previous meeting, it was suggested for sheet piling to be implemented at the affected site.
However, Ting said the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has advised that, given the high cost—approximately RM7 million—it would be more practical to build a new house for the affected residents instead.
“Since sheet piling is the most expensive option, costing about RM7 million, the government thinks it is more sensible to build a new house for the affected residents,” he said during today’s meeting.
He further clarified that the landslide was not caused by a design flaw.
“According to SDMC, Jalan Song-Temalat in Kapit division is still vulnerable to landslides even after they have engaged four consultants.
“Hillside development is not as simple as we think. Such an incident has never happened in Sibu,” he said.
The landslide, which struck on Feb 4, displaced 43 victims from 10 families at Lorong Rantau Panjang Jaya 7 and 12.
Since then, they have been staying at the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) at Kampung Bahagia Jaya Community Hall.
Also present at the meeting were SMC deputy chairman Mohammed Abdullah Izkandar Roseley and SMC secretary Sait Enggang.
KAPIT (March 26): Bukit Goram assemblyman Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat on Monday visited families at Rumah John Raba in Sungai Sesibau here which was badly affected by last week’s floods.
The Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department told a dialogue with the residents that he was unable to return to Kapit to survey the situation as the floods had rendered Jalan Kanowit-Kapit impassable to vehicles
“Tuai Rumah John has requested for funds to purchase a fibre boat and outboard engine for use during floods, and I have agreed to allocate RM10,000 for this purpose.
“I also noticed some of the houses here are flood-damaged and in need of repair. I have instructed by side to compile the relevant information and we will do our best to assist,” he said.
Meanwhile, longhouse chieftain John said the floods started last Thursday and only subsided on Saturday, with the water level over three metres deep.
“Several houses built in the lower-lying areas of the longhouse saw their ground floors fully submerged.
“Those affected either sought shelter with relatives on higher ground, or were evacuated to the Kapit Civic Centre and Bletih Youth Hostel,” he said.
He added that 28 families are residing in the longhouse which is built on higher ground, while 10 are living in houses built in lower-lying areas nearby.
Accompanying Jamit during the visit were Kapit Resident Elvis Didit and district officer Cerisologo Sabut.
MIRI (March 26): Persatuan Belia Miri (PBM) together with Food Aid Sarawak recently distributed 200 food baskets donated by Mubadala Energy to victims of the recent floods here.
The four villages that received the aid were Kampung Wireless, Kampung Pujut Adong, Kampung Pujut Tanjung Batu, and Kampung Pengkalan Lutong.
PBM chairman Matassan Rohani said Mubadala Energy has been actively distributing aid since last year in collaboration with PBM.
“This year, they are extending their assistance to other areas including in Miri, Bintulu and Kuching. Each village received 50 food baskets under this programme,” he said in a statement.
In addition to flood victims, Matassan said aid was also distributed to the Kampung Lereng Bukit landslide victims.
ALOR SETAR: Six districts in Kedah have been identified as being at risk of flash floods during the ongoing transition from the Northeast Monsoon to the Southwest Monsoon, which began yesterday.
Kedah Civil Defence Force (APM) director Lt. Col. (PA) Zairil Anuar Zulmuji said the transition phase, expected to last until May 2025, brings thunderstorms and heavy rain, increasing the likelihood of fallen trees and sudden flooding.
“We are on high alert during this period to ensure a swift response to emergencies, such as fallen trees caused by storms and flash floods,“ he said after launching the ‘Op Prihatin 2025’ campaign for the Northern Zone in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration today.
Zairil added that 990 personnel from APM in the state are on standby around the clock to handle emergencies on the ground. Monitoring efforts have also been intensified in flood and storm-prone areas across the six districts.
“To ensure readiness, we have restricted leave for our personnel, and all necessary equipment is prepared for immediate use should any untoward incidents occur,” he said.
he monsoon transition phase, which began on Nov 5, 2024, signals the end of the Northeast Monsoon 2024/25. During this period, the country experiences light winds from various directions, leading to the formation of storm clouds and rain, particularly in the western parts of Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
Speaking on ‘Op Prihatin,‘ scheduled to run from March 28 to April 6, Zairil said APM will conduct patrols, address fallen trees, and respond to road accidents to assist road users facing emergencies.
“We will also deploy drones for aerial monitoring, especially in disaster-prone areas across Kedah, Perlis, and Penang,“ he added.
M’sia can play more proactive role in strengthening disaster management - Ahmad Zahid
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KUALA LUMPUR: With Malaysia taking on the ASEAN Chairmanship for 2025, it has the opportunity to play a more proactive role in empowering disaster management in the region, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
He said that with Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, themed ‘Inclusivity and Sustainability’, there will be wider opportunities for improvement in disaster management within the country.
“As chairman of the Central Disaster Management Committee (JPBP), I am also proud of the whole-of-nation approach that has been practised in all phases of disaster management, including at the regional and international levels.
“Besides ASEAN member countries, Malaysia is also recognised by the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) of the United Nations through the deployment of the SMART Team to Turkiye, participation in disaster policy negotiations and joint training with foreign agencies,” he said in a statement today.
He said the MADANI government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, will continue to prioritise strengthening policies, accelerating implementation and expanding cooperation as the country faces climate change and increasingly complex disasters.
“Disaster preparedness will be assessed not solely by the function and efficiency of administration at the government level, but the value of the collective responsibility of all people to protect the lives, livelihoods and future of our country together,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Zahid said the government is currently fully focused on post-flood efforts and humanitarian aid for all victims once the 2024/2035 Northeast Monsoon season ends.
“Every year, the government, through the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) ensures that all agencies under the JPBP as well as the state and district disaster management committees are always prepared to tackle all forms of disasters for the safety of the people.
“All disaster management initiatives and mechanisms implemented by NADMA, as the leading agency, serve as benchmarks for the effectiveness of policies towards the system’s preparedness and the spirit of nationwide cooperation for the future,” he said.
He added that the disaster aid allocation provided by the Federal government in 2024 also reflected the MADANI government’s concern for disaster victims nationwide.
“This included the RM232 million for all states for the distribution of RM1,000 as Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) to household heads affected by disasters and RM10,000 as BWI death assistance to the next of kin of disaster victims.
“RM9.28 million was allocated for disaster operations management to NADMA to facilitate response and rescue operations for disaster victims at the Disaster Operations Control Centre (PKOB) and Control Posts on Scene (PKTK), be it at the central, state or district levels,” he said.
In addition, Ahmad Zahid said prevention and mitigation measures were also the main focus throughout last year, including cloud seeding operations in selected areas, which showed the government’s increasingly proactive approach to risk reduction.
In terms of operational efficiency, he said that structured training for officers at PKOB and PKTK has been widely implemented.
“The capability to respond has been enhanced through the placement of five Bailey bridges at strategic locations and the procurement of 49 mobile water pumps with the cooperation of the Drainage and Irrigation Department (JPS) in 2024. These pumps have been distributed to Perak, Johor and Kelantan to expedite the process of draining out stagnant flood waters,” he said.