The Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia (Sarawak Branch) in collaboration with the Drainage & Irrigation Department (DID) Sarawak, successfully organised a one-day seminar on “Sarawak Urban Stormwater Management (SUStoM)” on 7th May 2025 at Fifty-Six Hotel, Kuching.
The seminar featured a presentation by Ir. Irwandee bin Reduan, Divisional Engineer from DID Samarahan Division, who shared valuable insights on SUStoM and its implementation across Sarawak. His talk provided a comprehensive overview of current practices, challenges and future directions in urban stormwater management.
This event aimed to strengthen collaboration between the engineering community and local authorities, while also enhancing the technical knowledge and skills of practicing engineers. It also served as a platform for the exchange of ideas and constructive dialogue between government authorities and industry professionals.
The seminar attracted approximately 75 engineers from various consultancy firms, reflecting the strong interest and commitment within the industry to improve urban stormwater management in Sarawak.
