It is important to stay tuned to the latest info from authorities regarding evacuation plans during a flood. Photo: The Star/Faihan Ghani
Many Malaysians are more concerned about protecting themselves from robbers and serious accidents than disasters, says Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's Disaster Preparedness & Prevention Centre (Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology) director Dr Khamarrul Azahari Razak.
“Many people do not invest in getting flood insurance as they don’t think it’s a priority like an alarm system or added grilles. However, not many people are aware of their local risks, which include flooding or other disasters,” said Khamarrul in an email interview.
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