PORTAL RASMI
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
MELAKA: A total of 11 complaints related to pollution in Sungai Lereh, here, have been lodged by the local community and fishermen between Nov 8, 2024, and March 1 this year.
Klebang assemblyman Datuk Lim Ban Hong said pollution had caused the river water to turn black and foul-smelling, affecting the fishing activities of 85 fishermen in the area.
He said the fishermen had also reported experiencing skin irritation and other conditions after coming into contact with the polluted water.
“The Sungai Lereh pollution has been detected for quite some time and has worsened in recent months. In December alone, four separate complaints were filed.
“We have identified several sources of pollution, including the waste disposal site in Sungai Udang and industrial areas nearby,” he told reporters after conducting an inspection at Sungai Lereh, here on Friday (March 14).
Elaborating, Lim said the Department of Environment (DOE) had been collecting water samples from the polluted river for analysis each time an incident was reported. However, detailed findings have yet to be disclosed.
Therefore, Lim called on the authorities, including the DOE, to take decisive action against those responsible for the pollution to prevent further damage to the existing ecosystem.
Meanwhile, Sungai Lereh Fishermen Community Association secretary Zahnudin Aluwi said river pollution had been an issue since 2023, directly affecting fishermen’s livelihoods by reducing their catch.
He said pollution had particularly affected species such as ikan belanak (mullet) and freshwater prawns.
“Therefore, the Sungai Lereh fishing community really hopes the pollution issue will be resolved so that we can resume our fishing activities as before and increase our income,” he said.
SABAK BERNAM – Penduduk Taman Ria, Sekinchan di sini, menyifatkan bencana ribut dan puting beliung melanda kawasan itu paling buruk sehingga mereka menanggung kerugian ribuan ringgit.
Kejadian petang Selasa lalu itu menimpa 48 keluarga yang kediaman mereka terjejas teruk selepas bumbung diterbangkan angin kencang dan turut dimasuki air hujan.
Penduduk, Norazhar Jamaluddin, 59, berkata, bencana itu disifatkan paling teruk berlaku sejak menetap di taman perumahan itu sejak 46 tahun lalu.
“Rumah pusaka peninggalan arwah bapa mengalami kebocoran teruk pada bumbung yang musnah diterbangkan angin.
“Bahagian ruang tamu dan dapur turut dipenuhi air hujan sehingga mengakibatkan kerosakan dan kerugian RM15,000,” katanya ketika ditemui pada program penyerahan bantuan mangsa ribut di Dewan Seri Sekinchan di sini, hari ini.
Bagi Mohd. Norkhairi Mat Salleh, 40, kediamannya turut mengalami kerosakan teruk akibat kejadian tersebut.
“Setibanya di rumah selepas pulang kerja, saya melihat bumbung telah tiada dan turut dibanjiri air hujan. Banyak barang rosak termasuk almari dan tikar getah,” katanya.
Sementara itu, Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Sekinchan, Datuk Ng Suee Lim berkata, kerajaan negeri memperuntukkan bantuan RM30,000 termasuk barangan dapur kepada 48 keluarga berkenaan.
“Setakat ini, lima keluarga masih berlindung di pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) di Dewan Seri Sekinchan. Mereka masih menanti bantuan baik pulih kerana kediaman rosak teruk dan tidak mampu untuk membaikinya,” jelasnya. – KOSMO! ONLINE
SABAK BERNAM: A tailor in Taman Ria, Sekinchan here suffered losses when a storm hit last week, destroying eight bales of cloth and blowing away about 30 completed sets of baju Raya (clothes worn for Hari Raya).
Aidilfitri Aini Shahdan, 48, said the damaged fabric and lost clothes cost her about RM6,800. She said the fabric and some clothes were wet and dirtied after the storm.
"Some customers had already paid a 10% deposit for their orders," she said.
Aini Shahdan said she and her husband, Mohemmed Shukri Chandraneru Abdullah, 49, were not at home when the storm hit as they were picking up their children, who were returning from Singapore, from the KL International Airport (KLIA).
"We were only informed of the incident by a neighbour. "When we got home, we found the roof badly damaged and rainwater had entered the house.
"The ceiling and floor were wet and even the fibreboard walls were starting to crumble," she added. Aini Shahdan they would try to minimise her losses by selling damaged clothes for as little as RM5 to RM50.
Another resident, Norazhar Jamaluddin, 59, said the storm was the worst he had experienced since living in the area since he was 13 years old.
He said the roof of his house was damaged by strong winds causing about RM15,000 in damage.
"The roof was leaking badly and the living room and kitchen were filled with water, causing significant damage," he said at an aid presentation ceremony at Dewan Seri Sekinchan here on Saturday (March 15), Malay language daily Sinar Harian reported.
He said he was grateful as his family was not home when the storm hit. Sekinchan assemblyman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said the Selangor government had allocated RM30,000 in aid, including kitchen items, to 48 families affected by the storm.
He said five families are still at the temporary evacuation centre (PPS) in Dewan Seri Sekinchan. "They are waiting for repair assistance because they cannot afford to repair their damaged houses.
"The state government will try to help so the houses can be repaired as soon as possible and they can return home," said Ng, who is also state local government and tourism committee chairman.
"I ask all residents in Sekinchan to be prepared because this change in weather often brings strong winds. "Make sure items in the house that can be blown away are stored safely," he said.
KUCHING (March 15): The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a continuous rain warning for several areas in Sarawak, with heavy rainfall expected from March 18 to 20.
According to MetMalaysia, the affected areas include Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit (Song and Kapit), and Bintulu.
“This warning is issued to help residents prepare for any eventualities, including the risk of flooding and travel disruptions,” it said in a statement.
MetMalaysia urges the public to remain vigilant, follow authorities’ directives, and stay updated through its official website, www.met.gov.my, the myCuaca application, and its official social media channels. – Bernama
SEKINCHAN: Kejadian ribut yang mengakibatkan kerosakan teruk di Taman Ria pada 11 Mac lalu disifatkan berlaku dalam skala besar berikutan perubahan Monsun Timur Laut (MTL).
Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Tetap Kerajaan Tempatan dan Pelancongan negeri, Datuk Ng Suee Lim berkata, rekod sebelum ini menunjukkan daerah Sabak Bernam yang terkenal dengan kawasan jelapang padi sering dilanda bencana itu.
"Kerap kali berlaku (ribut) bumbung terbang dan sebagainya tetapi tidak dalam skala besar. Kadang-kadang hanya lima hingga 10 rumah saja terjejas.
"Namun, ribut yang berlaku untuk kali ini selepas Kampung Parit Empat pada 6 Mac lalu mengakibatkan sebanyak 48 kediaman rosak," katanya pada sidang media selepas majlis penyampaian sumbangan kepada mangsa ribut di sini, hari ini
Turut hadir, Pegawai Daerah Sabak Bernam Ali Sadikin Sadin. Dalam majlis itu, Suee Lim menyampaiakan sumbangan RM30,000 sumbangan tunai dan barangan keperluan secara 'one off' kepada mangsa ribut berkenaan.
Pada masa sama, Suee Lim juga menyerahkan sumbangan moreh untuk masjid dan surau dalam Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Sekinchan sebanyak RM 25,000 bagi mengimarahkan sambutan Ramadan.
Suee Lim yang juga Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri (ADUN) Sekinchan turut mengingatkan penduduk di Sekinchan supaya bersiap siaga dan peka dengan perubahan cuaca.