PENAMPANG: District Officer Francis Chong declared a natural disaster in the district due to flooding on Sunday.
The decision was made after gathering reports and field information from relevant agencies and the District Disaster Management Committee .Penampang MP Datuk Ewon Benedick, in his official Facebook post, said the Disaster Control Centre cum Flood Victim Evacuation Centre at the Sabah Cultural Centre was also opened at 5.25pm.
“A major flood occurred in Penampang following heavy rain in the district since 1.30pm,” he said after visiting the centre on Sunday. SPONSORED CONTENT Hajiji says positive economic achievements prove Sabah govt’s commitment Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor, emphasised that the positive economic achievements over the past three years underscore the Sabah government’s steadfast commitment to both the administration and development of the state.
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