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MIRI (October 5): Sirens for the tsunami early warning system in Pantai Luak should be replaced with a system that utilises the mobile short message service (SMS) and social media.
The NST reports that Pujut assemblyman Dr Ting Tiong Choon said that these latest methods in spreading information would be more cost efficient than sirens, which required scheduled maintenance.
“There are some sirens in early warning systems set up in several locations in the country which are not properly functioning. Some of these equipment are faulty due to negligence in maintenance. This does not occur in Miri,” he said to the NST.
SMS alerts could be sent out before such disasters strike.
“When sirens are used, not all residents will hear it as there will be some residents who are away at work or in offices elsewhere.
“It will be difficult for them to be notified about natural disasters, and this will not give them time to save themselves. They will eventually be trapped,” he said.
He was quoted as saying that the government should implement ways to give early warnings to people living in coastal areas at risk for tsunamis, including in Sabah and Sarawak.
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