Frankie (bespectacled) and an aide visiting the affected houses at Kampung Sim Sim.
SANDAKAN: The zinc roofs of 12 houses in Kampung Sim Sim water village about five minutes’ drive from the town centre, were damaged during a freak storm yesterday.
The incident occurred about 9am and affected houses located at Jambatan 16 and Jambatan 17. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
DAP Tanjung Papat Branch chairman Frankie Poon and his aides visited the affected houses after he was informed of the incident.
He appealed to the relevant authorities to expedite the granting of assistance to the affected villagers in wake of the current uncertain weather conditions.