Dredging of Sungai Rajang in Sibu, Sarawak, is the solution to the flooding in the town ... “This will allow us to begin river dredging works and restore the river capacity to handle rainfall ...

Persistent rain since Monday (March 17) has caused the Rajang River to swell, resulting in flooding in Kapit, Song, Kanowit, and Sibu. The Sarawak Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID), in its ...

As a short-term solution, he said DID is carrying out minor works under the River Rehabilitation Project to reduce flood risks. “A total allocation of RM37.8 million was channelled to Sarawak between ...

SIBU: Flooding in Sibu will be less frequent if river dredging is carried out ... he said they are waiting for the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) to determine the amount to be ...