PORTAL RASMI
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
SIBU (Feb 23): The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) carried out drain-clearing works on Jalan Hua Lai, Teluk Bango yesterday.
Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan branch chairman Councillor Kevin Lau and the community leaders inspected the dredging process.
“When our team visited the area to assess flood conditions a few weeks ago, Kapitan Tang Chuo Ging had reported that several drains in Teluk Bango were in urgent need of clearing.
“The current clean-up works by the DID covers the section from Jalan Hua Lai to the main drain.
“As for others that need to be dredged, we will continue to discuss with the authorities to facilitate water discharge into the Rajang River,” he said.
Lau also expressed his gratitude to DID for its cooperation, emphasising the importance of maintaining close communication with the local community leaders and government agencies in addressing issues affecting the Bawang Assan area.
KUALA LUMPUR: Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) mengeluarkan amaran hujan berterusan tahap waspada di beberapa kawasan di Pantai Barat, Sabah mulai Selasa hingga Rabu depan.
Ketua Pengarah MetMalaysia Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip dalam satu kenyataan memaklumkan kawasan terlibat termasuk Ranau dan Kota Belud, Sandakan, Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran serta Kudat.
"Orang ramai boleh mendapatkan maklumat cuaca terkini melalui laman web rasmi Jabatan, aplikasi mobil myCuaca dan laman media sosial rasmi Jabatan tau hubungi talian hotline MET Malaysia 1-300-22-1638 boleh dihubungi bagi sebarang pertanyaan lanjut," katanya. – BERNAMA
NARATHIWAT, Selatan Thailand: Seramai 23 individu termasuk tujuh anggota polis cedera dalam satu insiden letupan bom berhampiran sebuah pasar raya di daerah Bannang Sata, Wilayah Yala, malam tadi.
Ketua Polis Bannang Sata, Kol Pol Ranon Surawit, berkata kejadian berlaku pada 8.20 malam waktu tempatan dan dipercayai dilakukan oleh kumpulan bersenjata yang sedang dijejaki pihak berkuasa.
"Ketika kejadian, beberapa anggota polis sedang melakukan rondaan dengan menaiki dua kenderaan pacuan empat roda.
"Apabila kenderaan polis tiba di pasar raya itu, sebutir bom yang disembunyikan dikawasan berhampiran dan dipercayai diaktifkan menggunakan alat kawalan jauh meletup secara tiba-tiba," katanya kepada media selepas melawat lokasi kejadian di sini.
Surawit berkata semua mangsa yang terdiri daripada tujuh anggota polis dan 16 orang awam telah dibawa ke Hospital Bannang Sata untuk mendapatkan rawatan, dan siasatan polis sedang giat dijalankan.
Insiden letupan itu berlaku sehari sebelum lawatan kerja bekas Perdana Menteri Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, ke wilayah selatan Thailand dalam usaha mencari penyelesaian kepada konflik yang telah berlarutan sekian lama.
Lawatan itu merupakan kunjungan pertama Thaksin ke wilayah berkenaan sejak dilantik sebagai penasihat tidak rasmi Pengerusi ASEAN, serta lawatan pertamanya ke kawasan itu selepas lebih 20 tahun sejak pentadbirannya dijatuhkan pada 2006.
– BERNAMA
KUALA LUMPUR: Ribut petir, hujan lebat dan angin kencang diramal membadai ibu kota dan Putrajaya selain Selangor, Perak, Pahang, Negeri Sembilan, Johor dan Sarawak sehingga jam 2 pagi esok.
Selain seluruh Selangor, Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (METMalaysia) dalam hantaran di Facebook sebentar tadi memaklumkan, di Perak, cuaca itu diramal melanda Manjung, Kinta, Perak Tengah, Kampar, Bagan Datuk, Hilir Perak, Batang Padang dan Muallim.
Di Pahang katanya, cuaca itu dijangka di Bentong manakala Negeri Sembilan membabitkan Jelebu, Seremban dan Port Dickson.
"Selain Mersing di Johor, kawasan Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit (Song dan Kapit) dan Bintulu di Sarawak turut diramal terjejas akibat cuaca sama," menurut METMalaysia.
METMalaysia berkata, amaran dikeluarkan apabila terdapat tanda-tanda menunjukkan ribut petir dengan intensiti hujan melebihi 20 milimeter per jam yang hampir atau dijangka berlaku melebihi sejam.
"Amaran ribut petir adalah amaran jangka pendek yang sah dalam tempoh tidak melebihi enam jam untuk satu-satu keluaran," katanya.
Involvement in flood relief efforts shows strong kinship, says Miri moral uplifting society chairman
Involvement in flood relief efforts shows strong kinship, says Miri moral uplifting society chairman
- Admin UKK
- Berita
MIRI (Feb 24): The moral uplifting societies have demonstrated unity and strong kinship at times of disaster, as shown by the assistance rendered to the flood victims in Miri and Bekenu.
According to Miri Che Lee Khor Moral Uplifting Society chairman Tony Pui, his chapter had last week distributed financial aid and essential supplies to 50 families who took shelter at the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Miri Chapter premises and also the Sports Village.
“The flood and landslide situation in Miri was unprecedentedly severe, forcing many victims to seek refuge at the relief centres after their houses were destroyed. Our assistance was just a small part in helping them get through the difficult time and alleviate their burden.
“Thus, upon receiving the support from individuals and local businesses, we’re in gratitude and overwhelmed by their participation,” he said in his welcoming remarks at the Miri Che Lee Khor’s Appreciation cum Chinese New Year Dinner here Saturday.
Adding on, Pui said renowned rice distributor Tong Seng Huat generously donated 200 bags of rice to the flood victims in Batu Niah, whereas the United Moral Uplifting Society Malaysia and Confederation of Moral Uplifting Societies of East Malaysia and Labuan were very responsive to the request for disaster relief assistance, where the president of both organisations promptly approved funds amounting to RM10,000 and RM5,000, respectively, meant for the cause.
“They even mobilised their members across the region to contribute, both financially and physically, towards Sarawak’s flood relief efforts.
“It truly demonstrated the unity when one region is in distress, support pours in from all directions,” he said, adding that these funds would be fully managed by Miri Che Lee Khor and distributed to the disaster victims accordingly.
Earlier, Pui revealed that Miri Che Lee Khor and the staff members of Dynasty Hotel had visited two flood-hit villages in Batu Niah to distribute RM200 in aid and essential supplies to each of the 100 affected families.
In this regard, he expressed hope that more organisation and individuals would come forward and extend their support, emphasising that recovery efforts would take time and sustained commitment.
In his speech, guest-of-honour Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said he was touched by Miri Che Lee Khor’s dedication in helping people, and at the same time, educating the society about the moral values meant to build good characters and instil in people positive behaviours.
He later pledged an allocation of RM5,000 for Miri Che Lee Khor.