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Borneo Post
01-07-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Yap urges urgent action on long-delayed Stampin Resettlement Scheme flood mitigation project
Yap together with community leaders meeting officer from the DID and the consultant. KUCHING (July 1): Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has called for urgent action on the long-delayed RM350 million flood mitigation project at Stampin Resettlement Scheme. He said the project, first announced by the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Nov 16, 2022, was further brought into motion with a kick-off meeting chaired by Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Datu Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel on July 13, 2023. 'However, despite clear state-level commitment and funding allocation by the Sarawak GPS Government, the physical implementation of the project has yet to commence, much to the disappointment of the affected community,' he said in a statement. Seeking to address the matter, Yap, accompanied by Penghulu Jakup Buan, Tuai Rumah Michael Mada, and representatives from the various village security and development committees, convened a crucial site meeting today with officers from the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) and their appointed consultant at the Stampin Resettlement Scheme. 'The engagement was held to scrutinise the progress of the RM350 million Flood Mitigation Project — a long-overdue initiative that has become a major source of anxiety and frustration for local residents,' he explained. During the dialogue, Yap expressed deep concern over the slow pace of progress and conveyed the mounting frustration of residents who have endured repeated flash floods for years. 'This is not just about infrastructure; it is about the safety, health, and dignity of the people — especially the elderly and children — who are at constant risk during the rainy season,' he said. He appealed to the DID and the consultant to treat this matter with the utmost seriousness and expedite all remaining technical and planning processes so that work can proceed without further delay. Yap stressed that effective flood mitigation is not a luxury but a vital obligation to the people. 'As their elected representative, I stand firmly with the residents of Stampin Resettlement Scheme. I urge all relevant authorities to redouble their efforts and uphold the trust placed in them by the community. 'It is my sincere hope that, through closer cooperation and commitment, this long-awaited project can finally be implemented in a timely manner,' he said. Yap said the meeting ended with a clear consensus among local leaders and himself, calling for the prompt commencement of physical works so that residents may finally live in safety and dignity. flood mitigation project lead stampin resettlement scheme Wilfred Yap
Borneo Post
23-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Reconsider rejected Lingga-Banting access road project, rep tells SPA
Dayang Noorazah says that the road could also serve as a catalyst for local economic growth by improving regional connectivity. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (May 23): Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor (GPS-Lingga) has urged the State Planning Authority (SPA) to reconsider approving the proposed construction of an 11.3-kilometre access road connecting Lingga to Banting. She noted that the RM86.5 million project, proposed under the Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA) allocation, was previously rejected by SPA due to an existing alternative route through Empelanjau. 'As the elected representative, I am voicing the hopes of the people of Lingga who wish for this road construction proposal to be given due consideration. 'The construction of this road would not only shorten travel distance for Banting residents to Lingga and Sebuyau but also ease their access to government services such as the Lingga District Office and the Health Clinic,' she said while debating the Motion of Appreciation for the Yang di-Pertua Negeri's speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) today. She added that the road could also serve as a catalyst for local economic growth by improving regional connectivity. In addressing rural infrastructure concerns, she highlighted the recurring issue of floods affecting agricultural areas in the Maludam sub-district, which have severely impacted crop yields. 'The floods and high tides impact several villages, including Kampung Sungai Maludam, Sungai Melebu, Sungai Mulon, Sungai Daun, Sungai Merantik, Sungai Pedada and Tanjung Baru Maludam,' she said. Although RM40 million has been allocated by the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) for a flood mitigation project in Maludam, she argued that the funding is insufficient to address both flood prevention and agricultural infrastructure needs. 'Therefore, I appeal to the Sarawak government to consider additional funding for the second phase of the Flood Mitigation Project and the development of agricultural infrastructure in the area under the 13th Malaysia Plan,' she said. On a separate note, Dayang Noorazah congratulated the State Ministry of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development on the establishment of Sarawak's first One-Stop Early Intervention Centre (OSEIC). 'The encouraging response received shows a pressing need to establish more OSEIC centres across all divisions of the state, especially in Sri Aman Division,' she said. She further urged that these efforts be expanded to meet the growing demand from parents of special needs children diagnosed with autism, Down syndrome, or learning disabilities. Banting Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor DUN road project
The Star
23-04-2025
- Climate
- The Star
Floods: Ramanan to seek emergency supply centre in Sungai Buloh
KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Buloh MP Datuk Seri R. Ramanan will submit a request to the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to establish an emergency supplies storage centre in preparation for floods in his constituency. Ramanan, who is also Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, said the request would be channelled through Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to facilitate and expedite the distribution of essential items to the public. "I will also be appealing to the Selangor government to speed up the Flood Mitigation Project in the Sungai Buloh parliamentary constituency to prevent such incidents from recurring,' he said in a Facebook post. He suggested a coordination meeting involving all relevant agencies be held soon for this purpose. Ramanan said more than 100 houses, including those in Kampung Paya Jaras Hilir, Kampung Kubu Gajah, Taman Seri Alam and several surrounding areas, were affected by flash floods following continuous heavy rain since Tuesday (April 22). He said as of 1.20pm on Wednesday (April 23), nearly 200 families had been relocated to temporary evacuation centres (PPS), involving PPS Dewan MBSA Seri Pagi (26 families); PPS Dewan Kenanga PDT Petaling (59 families); PPS Dewan Bunga Matahari (22 families); and PPS SK Merbau Sempak (100 families). Ramanan expressed his gratitude to all parties for their prompt and effective cooperation in addressing the situation. "We will continue to monitor the current situation and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to safeguard the safety and welfare of residents. Besides Sungai Buloh, other districts in Selangor affected by flash floods include Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya. — Bernama
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
Floods: Ramanan seeks emergency supply centre in Sungai Buloh
KUALA LUMPUR: Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk Seri R. Ramanan will be submitting a request to the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to establish an emergency supplies storage centre in preparation for flood incidents in the constituency. Ramanan, who is also Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, said the request will be channelled through Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to facilitate and expedite the distribution of essential items to the public more efficiently. 'In addition, I will also be appealing to the Selangor government to speed up the Flood Mitigation Project in the Sungai Buloh parliamentary constituency to prevent such incidents from recurring,' he said in a Facebook post. He also suggested that a coordination meeting involving all relevant agencies be held soon for this purpose. He pointed out that more than 100 houses, including those in Kampung Paya Jaras Hilir, Kampung Kubu Gajah, Taman Seri Alam and several surrounding areas, were affected by flash floods following continuous heavy rain since yesterday. As of 1.20 pm today, Ramanan said nearly 200 families had been relocated to temporary evacuation centres (PPS), involving PPS Dewan MBSA Seri Pagi (26 families); PPS Dewan Kenanga PDT Petaling (59 families); PPS Dewan Bunga Matahari (22 families); and PPS SK Merbau Sempak (100 families). Ramanan, who also surveyed the affected areas, expressed his gratitude to all parties for their prompt and effective cooperation in addressing the situation, including the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary Constituency Service Centre and the Sungai Buloh PKR Division, in collaboration with the Residents' Representative Council, village heads, and relevant government agencies. 'We will continue to monitor the current situation and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to safeguard the safety and welfare of residents. Besides Sungai Buloh, other districts in Selangor affected by flash floods include Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya.
Barnama
23-04-2025
- Climate
- Barnama
Floods: Ramanan Seeks Emergency Supply Centre In Sungai Buloh
KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- Sungai Buloh Member of Parliament Datuk Seri R. Ramanan will be submitting a request to the Social Welfare Department (JKM) to establish an emergency supplies storage centre in preparation for flood incidents in the constituency. Ramanan, who is also Deputy Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, said the request will be channelled through Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to facilitate and expedite the distribution of essential items to the public more efficiently. 'In addition, I will also be appealing to the Selangor government to speed up the Flood Mitigation Project in the Sungai Buloh parliamentary constituency to prevent such incidents from recurring,' he said in a Facebook post. He also suggested that a coordination meeting involving all relevant agencies be held soon for this purpose. He pointed out that more than 100 houses, including those in Kampung Paya Jaras Hilir, Kampung Kubu Gajah, Taman Seri Alam and several surrounding areas, were affected by flash floods following continuous heavy rain since yesterday. As of 1.20 pm today, Ramanan said nearly 200 families had been relocated to temporary evacuation centres (PPS), involving PPS Dewan MBSA Seri Pagi (26 families); PPS Dewan Kenanga PDT Petaling (59 families); PPS Dewan Bunga Matahari (22 families); and PPS SK Merbau Sempak (100 families). Ramanan, who also surveyed the affected areas, expressed his gratitude to all parties for their prompt and effective cooperation in addressing the situation, including the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary Constituency Service Centre and the Sungai Buloh PKR Division, in collaboration with the Residents' Representative Council, village heads, and relevant government agencies. 'We will continue to monitor the current situation and ensure that all necessary measures are taken to safeguard the safety and welfare of residents. Besides Sungai Buloh, other districts in Selangor affected by flash floods include Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya.
