He said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim did the right thing by rejecting the proposal

He said the forefathers were aware of the importance of preserving this diversity when forming the nation

The warning issued is especially meant for 26 districts throughout the state.

The past week of torrential rain and floods had caused tonnes of timber and debris to be swept into rivers and canals.

The military has also deployed their soldiers and heavy duty army trucks into these remote areas to assist.

Every district needs to have a permanent venue that can be instantly converted into a multipurpose disaster relief operations centre

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the RM 1 billion plus package will consist of constructing a huge canal through a part of Kuching

The vehicle was swept away and submerged after the driver was caught in rising floods.

The number of people evacuated from flooded homes statewide has surpassed the 10,000 mark.

47 emergency shelters have been opened for flood victims throughout the 14 districts inundated so far.

Bomba stations in numerous districts have received non stop calls for help from those trapped in flooded cars and houses.
