Tiong, who also serves as Bintulu MP, has attributed the severe flooding to infrastructural weaknesses, particularly in drainage systems and riverbed projects.
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The coastal town of Bintulu alone accounts for 4,021 people seeking refuge in temporary relief centres.Tiong: Poor Drainage Systems Behind Severe Flooding He worked alongside rescue agencies, utilizing boats to assist affected individuals in reaching safe areas. Tiong, also MP for Bintulu, has highlighted that recent severe flooding was caused by drainage system weaknesses and riverbed project failure.
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