All disaster management committees primed for action, says Ahmad Zahid


KUALA LUMPUR: All Disaster Management Committees at the central, state and district levels are ready to be activated at a level of preparedness that can be upgraded to deal with the current floods and possible flooding in high-risk areas, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic).

The Deputy Prime Minister said relief centres (PPS) were equipped with basic amenities for victims and all control posts at incident locations had been asked to ensure there were sufficient operational assets which were in working order.

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