(Miri, 31st) Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari visited the injured victims of the landslide at Miri Hospital today, and inspected the accident site and the temporary disaster relief center of the Miri Red Crescent.
In a press conference, the Premier stated that the government would study the geological conditions of Canada Hill to resettle the landslide victims and allocate an additional RM10 million for disaster relief.
Abang Johari pointed out that the geological situation of Canada Hill is complex, and landslides could occur in the future if people continue to live there. Therefore, there is a plan to relocate the victims to areas with better infrastructure, ensuring that the relocation plan does not impose an economic burden on the residents.
"The government will bear the costs of infrastructure construction, and the housing compensation scheme will ensure that residents do not have to take on additional loans, similar to the relocation plans of Darul Hana and Kampung Haji Wahid. We hope to both settle the residents and allow Canada Hill to be re-greened, reducing the potential for future disasters."
He also mentioned that recently, many areas in Sarawak have been affected by disasters. Besides Miri, roads in Kapit, Tatau, and Sibu have been damaged by heavy rain. The combination of heavy rain and rising tides has caused the water level in some areas to linger for long periods, not just due to drainage issues but as a result of extreme weather brought about by global climate change.
"To support the affected regions, the Sarawak government has decided to allocate an additional RM10 million to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee for relief efforts and infrastructure repairs. Meanwhile, the federal government has also announced an allocation of RM24 million for Sarawak and Sabah."
Abang Johari also said that the government has installed alarm systems in the area to alert residents to evacuate when necessary and hopes residents will follow instructions. If authorities call for evacuation, please cooperate to ensure safety.
"This disaster is a severe warning. We must increase our awareness and simultaneously adopt long-term development strategies to ensure people's safety and well-being."
In a press conference, the Premier stated that the government would study the geological conditions of Canada Hill to resettle the landslide victims and allocate an additional RM10 million for disaster relief.
Abang Johari pointed out that the geological situation of Canada Hill is complex, and landslides could occur in the future if people continue to live there. Therefore, there is a plan to relocate the victims to areas with better infrastructure, ensuring that the relocation plan does not impose an economic burden on the residents.
"The government will bear the costs of infrastructure construction, and the housing compensation scheme will ensure that residents do not have to take on additional loans, similar to the relocation plans of Darul Hana and Kampung Haji Wahid. We hope to both settle the residents and allow Canada Hill to be re-greened, reducing the potential for future disasters."
He also mentioned that recently, many areas in Sarawak have been affected by disasters. Besides Miri, roads in Kapit, Tatau, and Sibu have been damaged by heavy rain. The combination of heavy rain and rising tides has caused the water level in some areas to linger for long periods, not just due to drainage issues but as a result of extreme weather brought about by global climate change.
"To support the affected regions, the Sarawak government has decided to allocate an additional RM10 million to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee for relief efforts and infrastructure repairs. Meanwhile, the federal government has also announced an allocation of RM24 million for Sarawak and Sabah."
Abang Johari also said that the government has installed alarm systems in the area to alert residents to evacuate when necessary and hopes residents will follow instructions. If authorities call for evacuation, please cooperate to ensure safety.
"This disaster is a severe warning. We must increase our awareness and simultaneously adopt long-term development strategies to ensure people's safety and well-being."