By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Jan 15: Several villages in Serian have been severely affected by recent floods, leaving key roads and bridges damaged and cutting off access to essential services.
Serian Member of Parliament Dato Sri Richard Riot Jaem said authorities are working to address urgent drainage issues, slope stability concerns, and immediate aid needs to ensure residents’ safety and prevent further disruptions.
“The safety and facilities of residents are the main agenda. Proactive measures and the cooperation of all parties are crucial in addressing these problems, with the welfare of the people as the top priority,” he said when visiting Kampung Krusen Kranji, Kampung Krusen Siu, and Kampung Sorak Melayu today to assess the damage and discuss solutions with relevant government agencies.
Residents expressed hope that the government’s interventions would soon restore access and improve infrastructure.
At the affected sites, the main roads to Kampung Krusen Kranji and Kampung Sorak Melayu were blocked due to flood damage, while the suspension bridge in Kampung Krusen Siu was heavily damaged.
He also thanked all government officers involved in the on-site assessments and discussions, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts between local and federal agencies in addressing natural disaster challenges.
Several government agencies participated in the discussions, including the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department (ICU JPM), the Public Works Department (JKR), the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), the Sarawak State Development Office (SDO), the Serian Resident’s Office, the Serian District Office, as well as village heads and Tebedu assemblyman Simon Sinang Bada. — DayakDaily
