Published on: Tuesday, January 19, 2021
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Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor (sitting front row third from left) and entourage listening to the briefing on the flood situation in Kota Belud during his visit to Dewan Tun Said on Monday.
KOTA BELUD: Sand dredging will be carried out to deepen rivers particularly at Kuala Abai, here, as part of the efforts to address flash floods problem in the district.
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Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor, said the shallow river mouth was one of the reasons identified for the frequent flooding.
“We will give the sand dredging contract to credible and capable local contractors that will be done as a joint-venture effort with State Government-linked companies,” he said, after visiting flood victims at the temporary shelter in Dewan Tun Said Keruak, Monday.
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is identifying areas affected by frequent flooding to resolve the problems faced by people, says Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.