(Miri, 14th) In order to alleviate short-term flood risks, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage allocated RM614,000 between 2022 and 2023 to undertake a range of projects including river dredging, riverbank reinforcement, and drainage system upgrades through the "River Maintenance Project."
In addition, an additional RM400,000 allocation is set for 2024 for the tendering of three short-term projects, expected to be completed in December. These measures will provide immediate flood risk mitigation effects for the Miri area.
Miri Member of Parliament Chiew Choon Man stated that he will continue to monitor the progress of these projects to ensure the funds are used wisely and the projects are completed on time, creating a safer living environment for Miri residents.
Today, he issued a statement to inform the public about the latest progress of the Lutong Beach flood prevention and anti-erosion project. He questioned the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Resources Transition in Parliament, requesting detailed explanations of the project expenses, scope of work, funding schedule, and project start and completion dates.
According to the Minister's response, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Resources Transition (PETRA), through the Malaysia Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), is currently implementing two key flood-related projects in Miri:
1. Miri Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB Miri)
The project budget is RM31 million, approved under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMKe-12), covering the areas of Luodong, Krokop, and Jalan Jee Foh.
The plan aims to reduce flood risks, benefiting 12,800 residents.
The project commenced in October 2023 and is progressing smoothly, with a completion rate of 13.5%, and is expected to be completed in October 2025.
2. Sarawak Coastal Flood and Erosion Prevention Project
The total allocation is as high as RM316 million, aiming to reduce coastal flood overflow risks and protect residents, property, and agricultural land.
The scope of the project includes 17 locations such as Luodong Beach, Bungai Bekenu Beach, Peliau Bungai Beach, Kampung Kuala Sibuti, and Pantai Bakam.
This project adopts the "design and build" model and is currently in the procurement phase. It is expected to start in October 2025 with a construction period of 5 years.
Miri Member of Parliament Chiew Choon Man stated that he will continue to monitor the progress of these projects to ensure the funds are used wisely and the projects are completed on time, creating a safer living environment for Miri residents.
Today, he issued a statement to inform the public about the latest progress of the Lutong Beach flood prevention and anti-erosion project. He questioned the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Resources Transition in Parliament, requesting detailed explanations of the project expenses, scope of work, funding schedule, and project start and completion dates.
According to the Minister's response, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Resources Transition (PETRA), through the Malaysia Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS), is currently implementing two key flood-related projects in Miri:
1. Miri Flood Mitigation Plan (RTB Miri)
The project budget is RM31 million, approved under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMKe-12), covering the areas of Luodong, Krokop, and Jalan Jee Foh.
The plan aims to reduce flood risks, benefiting 12,800 residents.
The project commenced in October 2023 and is progressing smoothly, with a completion rate of 13.5%, and is expected to be completed in October 2025.
2. Sarawak Coastal Flood and Erosion Prevention Project
The total allocation is as high as RM316 million, aiming to reduce coastal flood overflow risks and protect residents, property, and agricultural land.
The scope of the project includes 17 locations such as Luodong Beach, Bungai Bekenu Beach, Peliau Bungai Beach, Kampung Kuala Sibuti, and Pantai Bakam.
This project adopts the "design and build" model and is currently in the procurement phase. It is expected to start in October 2025 with a construction period of 5 years.