Flood mitigation packages for Penampang District

PENAMPANG: Two flood mitigation packages have been completed as long term measures to mitigate floods in the Penampang district.
“Only one more package has yet to be completed to ensure Penampang and its surrounding areas will not be affected by flood,” Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor announced this after his visit to Kampung Sugud here, Tuesday.
Met after visiting the village after the opening of the State Assembly sitting today, Hajiji said the State Government would also be helping flood victims in terms of materials needed to repair their houses.
He said 937 flood victims in the Penampang district will each receive emergency cash assistance of RM1,000 from the State Government.
In addition, 10 houses swept away during the recent floods will be rebuilt.
Hajiji said these are immediate assistance to folks here who were among the hardest hit.
“The State Government will ensure they will get assistance from the State and Federal governments,” he said
Based on the briefing by District Officer, Francis Chong, he said the district and in particular Kampung Sugud was badly affected.
The Chief Miister has instructed the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) to un-clog and clear all waterways.
Community Development and People’s Wellbeing Minister Ir Shahelmey Yahya and State Secretary Datuk Seri Sr Safar Untong accompanied the Chief Minister during the visit.