SIMUNJAN, Nov 5: Residents facing the threat of riverbank erosion along Sungai Ladong and Batang Sadong will be prioritised for relocation under the 77-lot Sungai Ladong Village Expansion Scheme (SPK), which aims to provide them with safer homes.

Sarawak Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Dato Sri Julaihi Narawi said the scheme, approved by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, aims to provide affected residents with a safer and more comfortable living environment.

“I would therefore advise residents affected by riverbank erosion along Sungai Ladong and Batang Sadong to relocate to the new settlement, which offers a more suitable, safe and comfortable environment,” he said when speaking at the SPK Sungai Ladong programme here today, as reported by TVS.