By Jaythaleela K
MIRI, May 2: Deputy Premier of Sarawak Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has reiterated his call for smallholders and the public to refrain from open burning activities as Miri division enters the dry season.
“For the past few years, we are lucky the situation was under control,” he told the local media at a press conference held here after chairing a meeting at Miri Resident’s Office earlier today.
Uggah, who is also the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SMDC) chairman said, this year, all agencies in this division including seven land owners in Kuala Baram, Tudan, Permyjaya and Senadin are preparing for the dry season.
All seven land owners have formed their own fire lfighting teams to combat bush fires during this season, Uggah disclosed.
“Apart from deploying teams to checkbon any open burning activities in these areas, we also going to use drones from agencies involved,” he added.
Also present were Minister for Transport Sarawak Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, Miri Resident Jamalie Busri and heads of relevant agencies here.
Meanwhile, on water supply issues affecting interior areas in the Northern Region, Uggah said, both Laku Management Sdn Bhd (Laku) and Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) are on standby mode to ensure water supply is sufficient in case of a prolonged dry season. — DayakDaily
