Abang Johari said the state government already had plans to move them to higher ground but the resident groups involved refused to do so. theSun theSundaily floods relocation Sarawak resident
The reluctance of some residents living near riverbanks that are often afflicted by floods in the interior of Sarawak to relocate, has been a stumbling block for the state government to resolve the problems plaguing the community.
“They are afraid that their way of life will be affected, as they have always been close to the river. When we ask them to move up, it is quite difficult for them,“ he said. Abang Johari was asked to comment on the rural settlements in Baram, Sarawak, which are affected by floods up to 10 times a year.
He said the Irrigation and Drainage Department would assist the Sarawak Land Custody and Development Authority in carrying out the development.
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