Happy Chinese New Year everyone. As we countdown to Chap Goh Mei, The 15th night, the end of the Chinese New Year festivity, we’re also counting down to the highest king tide of this year, on that same night. This is going to be an exciting end to the festival. In conjunction with the Chap Goh Mei countdown, we’re going to countdown from Oya Road Lane 13, all the to Oya Road Lane 7 and then to Jalan Hua Kiew to check out the flood situation there. So here goes.

Oya Road Lane 13.

The famous Oya Road Lane 13 kopitiam, having poor business due to inaccessible roads. Many choose to stay home, but for those who’re really desperate for that cup of Chinese tea, they’ll turn to Rejang Park, where flood waters won’t reach. It is also the most prosperous area during the Chinese New Year and flood seasons.

Oya Road Lane 10.

Let’s say, one day, your house suddenly got stranded on an island with water all around you, how do you get in and out of the house proximity? Ask WongPK, he’s an expert in this field

This is Oya Road Lane 8.

Oya Road Lane 8. Once it’s the flood season, this road is officially closed.

Oya Road Lane 7.

Jalan Tiong Hua.

Amphibious vehicles will be a hit in this part of Sarawak as the flood occurs 4 times every year, without fail. Although the current government did promise that they will allocate billions to reduce the flood by 1 SINGLE occurrence annually (and left us with 3 more floods to bear with). But honestly speaking, I don’t think it’s gonna help. We’re here long enough to know that the situation is getting worse year by year, and it won’t be rectified by just building more drainage covers and walkways. Those are only for decorative. Try looking at the root of the problem, Sibu Visionary Team.

Jalan Hua Kiew. Whenever there’s a flood in Sibu, this road sure get its share of water. No escape one! Not even after the JKR hammered down hundreds of pilings and then raised the road level by a few feet would it be safe from flood. Conclusion? Millions of RM goes into drain. Yet another road enhancement project brought to you by CMS/JKR.

Ops, at least the road is high enough now for the residents to waddle through the foul water to go to school or work everyday. That’s the best you can do after spending millions on it? Lucky for you YB, who can ride in Perdana and weave through the town instructing your driver to cut through lanes and traffic like there’s no law. I know, it’s a very busy department in there taking charge of housing developments, but at least show some courtesy, please?

Trash and rubbish at Jalan Hua Kiew.

People had to park their cars on higher grounds to prevent damage to their car. But it doesn’t necessarily prevent loss or theft when they do that. Several cases of car theft had been reported so far. The Isuzu looked really familiar to me. Hmm… But whatever it is, it’s just another day in the government office, sipping coffee and reading news about frogs, waiting for the tide to subside and then announce that the flood is gone. Do come back next year for the next episode of, Sibu Underwater!

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