PANTU, Sept 3 2026: A total of 1,006 boxes of drinking water were distributed to nine longhouses in the Pantu District that were affected by the drought to ensure that the basic needs of the residents continue to be maintained.
The assistance from the Simanggang Social Welfare Department was distributed by Pantu District Office in collaboration with the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) of Simanggang district through a special operation on Wednesday.
Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) quoting Simanggang District Civil Defence officer Lieutenant (PA) Kamal Bujang as saying that the recipients of the assistance involved Rumah Jinggan, Menangkin Ili with 86 boxes, Rumah Sadiah, Ragai Baru Tuba (118), Rumah Chendan, Mentu Tengah (108) and Rumah Zamry, Ipoh Muding (72).
According to him, the assistance was also distributed to Rumah Sadut, Sapak Rembai with 172 boxes, Rumah Udin, Sapak Tengah (90), Rumah Busang, Ibol Muding (146), Rumah Chaling, Ibol Tengah (44) and Rumah Lansam, Kandis Asal (170).
"Before the start of the special operation, five members of the Sri Aman APM led by Corporal (PA) Muhammad Zulkarnie Dawi had already attended a briefing given by the Sarawak Administrative Office of Pantu District Office on the implementation and coordination of aid distribution to the affected residents.
"The operation to distribute drinking water aid to the nine longhouses then began as soon as the briefing ended and the assignment was completed at 3.55 pm," he said.
Kamal added that the aid distribution was among the ongoing efforts to ensure that the basic needs of the residents affected by the drought could be channeled in an orderly, comprehensive and effective manner.
"Therefore, it is hoped that the aid involved can ease the burden of the residents in the Pantu District who were affected by the drought while ensuring that their welfare and basic needs are given attention from time to time," he said.
