KUCHING: Over 400 flood victims have been moved to temporary relief centres after heavy rain overnight in parts of Sarawak. The state disaster management committee said 157 people were taken to Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Bijuray Mongag, Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Blimbin Krokong and Dewan Kampung Jeriah in Bau district. In Siburan district, 235 people were moved to Balai Raya Kampung Betong Kanowit, St Peter Simpok, Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Lintang Baru, SK Tanah Merah and Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Kerumboi. Also in Siburan, Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department personnel evacuated 130 flood victims to Dewan Taman Duranda Emas at 12.45am on Friday (Jan 9). In Subis district in northern Sarawak, there are still 72 evacuees at Dewan Serbaguna SMK Bekenu, which was opened on Jan 4.

Source: The Star January 09, 2026 06:25 UTC