By Tedong Rantayy
MIRI, Feb 3: Nine families from Kampung Lereng Bukit have been forced to seek temporary shelter following a landslide that struck the area on January 29.
The affected residents are currently housed at a temporary relief centre (PPS), as authorities work on resettlement arrangements.
Sarawak’s Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, confirmed the situation today, stating that the Miri Divisional Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) is actively coordinating aid and relocation plans.
Speaking after chairing a meeting on the resettlement of residents from Kampung Lereng Bukit and Kampung Haji Waheed, Lee announced that a donation of RM200,000 had been received to assist flood and landslide victims in the division.
“We are grateful that several developers have come forward to help.
“Naim Cendera Sdn Bhd has offered four houses as part of their corporate social responsibility initiative for a three-month period, while another site in Kuala Baram has also been suggested for temporary accommodation,” Lee said.
A team has been dispatched to assess these options, along with a previously used facility from the Covid-19 period.
Meanwhile, the Sarawak Housing Commission has been approached to provide longer-term accommodation for the affected families until a permanent resettlement location is allocated.
Authorities are also conducting further assessments to determine if additional homes are at risk.
“We have received reports that more than nine houses could be affected.
“A team from the disaster management committee will be conducting another inspection to identify high-risk areas and decide on further relocation measures,” he added.
Expressing gratitude to Naim Cendera Sdn Bhd and other developers for their support, Lee emphasised the urgency of securing temporary accommodation. – DayakDaily
