RANAU, 6 Jun: Sebanyak 18 sistem amaran awal pergerakan tanah bakal dipasang di sekitar Kundasang sebelum penghujung tahun ini bagi memperkukuh pemantauan kawasan berisiko geobencana.

Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam, Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup berkata, pemasangan itu merupakan sebahagian usaha kerajaan meningkatkan keselamatan penduduk di kawasan yang terdedah kepada risiko gempa bumi, tanah runtuh, aliran puing dan kegagalan cerun.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika berucap pada Majlis Pecah Tanah Projek Sistem Amaran Awal Bencana Geologi Aliran Puing dan Penanda Aras Pergerakan Sesar Aktif di SK Mesilou, Kundasang, hari ini.

Menurut Arthur, ketika ini Sabah mempunyai empat sistem amaran awal pergerakan tanah yang sedang beroperasi di SMK Mesilou, Kepayan Ridge, Kokol dan Kinarut, manakala tiga sistem amaran awal aliran puing beroperasi di Sungai Kadamaian dan Sungai Mesilou.

Katanya, kementerian merancang menambah 18 lagi sistem amaran awal pergerakan tanah di sekitar Kundasang yang dijangka siap dipasang sebelum penghujung tahun ini.

Beliau berkata sistem berkenaan membolehkan pemantauan masa nyata dilakukan bagi mengesan perubahan geologi serta memberi amaran awal sekiranya berlaku ancaman bencana.

Selain itu, tiga Penanda Aras Pergerakan Sesar (PAPS) turut dipasang di sekitar Gunung Kinabalu bagi memantau pergerakan sesar aktif serta mengumpul data saintifik berkaitan aktiviti geologi.

Arthur berkata, data yang dikumpulkan bukan sahaja digunakan untuk tujuan amaran awal, malah membantu kerajaan merancang pembangunan yang lebih selamat termasuk penentuan lokasi sekolah, kemudahan awam dan infrastruktur pada masa hadapan.

Beliau berkata, analisis semasa menunjukkan kawasan sekitar Gunung Kinabalu tidak dijangka mengalami gempa bumi melebihi magnitud tujuh, namun pemantauan berterusan tetap penting bagi memastikan sebarang risiko dapat dikesan lebih awal.

Menurutnya, pendekatan kerajaan kini lebih tertumpu kepada langkah pencegahan dan kesiapsiagaan bagi mengurangkan impak bencana terhadap penduduk serta menyokong pembangunan mampan di kawasan Kundasang dan Ranau. -TVS

TELUK INTAN, June 7 — Teluk Intan is expected to be declared a flood-free zone by 2028 through the implementation of the Phase Two Teluk Intan Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB), also known as the Teluk Intan Smart RTB project, which is currently in progress.

Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Nga Kor Ming said the high-impact project, valued at RM80.5 million, will bring an end to more than five decades of flood-related concerns among residents and is scheduled for completion on May 19, 2028.

“In less than 30 months, we will witness a new face of Teluk Intan. Once this RTB project is completed, it will feature dedicated cycling and jogging tracks, and plans are also in place for a floating restaurant.

“I am confident that when this project is completed in 2028, we will be able to declare Teluk Intan a flood-free zone,” he told reporters after attending a briefing on the Phase One Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) for Sungai Perak and the Phase Two Teluk Intan RTB Zone A project, along with related works in the Lower Perak district here today.

During the event, Nga also launched the Teluk Intan RTB Zone A Phase Two project, which commenced in December last year.

He expressed confidence that the Teluk Intan Smart RTB project would emerge as a new tourism attraction for the town, complementing the iconic Leaning Tower of Teluk Intan with its recreational facilities and planned floating restaurant.

“When the Teluk Intan Smart RTB is completed, the ministry will undertake a beautification programme in collaboration with various agencies and departments, including a large-scale tree-planting initiative.

“We have identified the White Bucida Tree for planting along the seven-kilometre cycling and jogging corridor.

“Today, we are also launching a tree donation campaign at RM1,000 for one tree. The donors’ names will be permanently engraved on the trees as a tribute to their contribution,” he said.

Nga said the initiative aims to foster a sense of ownership among contributors and encourage greater community involvement in the development and beautification of the town. — Bernama

TELUK INTAN: Projek Rancangan Tebatan Banjir (RTB) di Sungai Perak di sini yang menelan belanja RM80.5 juta dan dijangka siap sepenuhnya pada Mei 2028 mampu mengatasi banjir di bandar Teluk Intan.

Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan, Nga Kor Ming berkata, projek tersebut bukan sekadar bertindak sebagai penampan banjir tetapi turut menyediakan fasiliti kemudahan awam berkualiti.

Menurutnya, ia merangkumi laluan berbasikal, joging dan restoran terapung di bandar yang terkenal dengan tarikan udang galah itu.

“Projek yang berimpak tinggi ini mampu mengubah sejarah Teluk Intan dan segalanya berjalan dengan lancar kita boleh isytihar Teluk Intan sebagai zon bebas banjir.

“Kosnya RM80.5 juta dan terdapat laluan sepanjang tujuh kilometer  berdepan Sungai Perak,” katanya.

Beliau ditemui pemberita pada Taklimat Projek Pembangunan Lembangan Sungai Bersepadu (PLSB) Sungai Perak Fasa 1 di sini hari ini.

Katanya, terdapat rancangan untuk mewujudkan pelayaran sungai atau river cruise seperti di Kuching, Sarawak untuk menarik pelancong tempatan dan antarabangsa.

“Pada masa depan Teluk Intan bukan sahaja akan terkenal dengan Menara Condong tetapi juga RTB,” katanya. – UTUSAN

KUALA LUMPUR – The long-standing flood problem in Teluk Intan is expected to be significantly eased following the approval of a RM80.5 million allocation for the Teluk Intan Flood Mitigation Development Project (Zone A, Phase 2) under the MADANI Government.

The announcement was made during the project’s groundbreaking ceremony, where Housing and Local Government Minister and Teluk Intan MP Nga Kor Ming said the initiative marks a major milestone in addressing a problem that has affected residents for over 50 years.

“Every time the monsoon season and the phenomenon of high tides occur, many residents of Teluk Intan live in anxiety,” Nga said.

“The people’s concerns are my concerns as well. Therefore, the implementation of this RTB project is an important step to provide long-term protection for residents and ensure that the town of Teluk Intan is free from the threat of floods,” he added.

According to Nga, the project involves the construction of flood mitigation infrastructure stretching 5.65 kilometres, designed to act as a defensive barrier against overflow from the Perak River into the town and surrounding areas.

He noted that while Phase 1 of the project was completed in 2019, several residential areas continued to experience tidal flooding, making Phase 2 essential for a more comprehensive solution.

“With the implementation of Phase 2, this issue can be resolved more comprehensively and effectively. The total length of this RTB will be 7 kilometres,” he said.

The project, which will begin immediately, is scheduled for completion in 2028. Once completed, it is expected to safeguard thousands of residents and enhance the resilience of Teluk Intan’s urban infrastructure while also improving the local living environment through added green and recreational spaces.

Authorities say the project will be closely monitored to ensure timely delivery and adherence to specifications. – June 7, 2026