KUCHING (Oct 3): The river diversion and closure of upper Batang Baleh will commence on Monday (Oct 5) to enable construction works on the main dam of the Baleh Hydroelectric Project (Baleh HEP) to begin.

Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) in a statement said entry into the danger zone within the 1km radius from the diversion tunnels area was strictly prohibited.