Tawau: The Tawau District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) today declared a state of drought affecting Pulau Sebatik. Tawau Municipal Council president Datuk Joseph Pang, who also chairs the committee, stated that the declaration covers the island area within the district.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the declaration was made at 10 am following assessments of the current situation. Reports and field data from relevant agencies within the committee indicated that the area is experiencing prolonged dry conditions, prompting the decision.
Pulau Sebatik is uniquely situated, with its northern part located in Malaysia and its southern portion in Indonesia, making the drought's impact significant for both nations.