Sook village hit by floods 7 times within 4 months
Published on: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Published on: Thu, May 22, 2025
By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: The interior of the SIB Kuala Punteh church frequently affected by floods. SOOK: Kampung Kuala Punteh has been hit by floods seven times within just four months this year. A resident, Puan Mariam Sakai, said the seventh flood caused the SIB church to be submerged up to thigh level. 'This situation is difficult for the residents as they have to repeatedly clean up the flood damage,' she said. After the flood in early May, the villagers cleaned the interior of the church building and used it to conduct Sunday worship services. However, when floods struck again the interior was once more filled with mud. Other villagers affected were Dalit Stesen, I Mempulut, Ansip Laut, Pegalungan Ansip, Biah Skim 2, Linsuk, Masusun, Kuala Agiing and Namadan Baru. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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Sook village hit by floods 7 times within 4 months
Published on: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Published on: Thu, May 22, 2025 By: Marutin Ansiung Text Size: The interior of the SIB Kuala Punteh church frequently affected by floods. SOOK: Kampung Kuala Punteh has been hit by floods seven times within just four months this year. A resident, Puan Mariam Sakai, said the seventh flood caused the SIB church to be submerged up to thigh level. 'This situation is difficult for the residents as they have to repeatedly clean up the flood damage,' she said. After the flood in early May, the villagers cleaned the interior of the church building and used it to conduct Sunday worship services. However, when floods struck again the interior was once more filled with mud. Other villagers affected were Dalit Stesen, I Mempulut, Ansip Laut, Pegalungan Ansip, Biah Skim 2, Linsuk, Masusun, Kuala Agiing and Namadan Baru. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
