More copters and rescue boats for worst-hit Johor

JOHOR BARU: With more than 26,000 people forced to evacuate due to floods in the state, the fire and rescue department has sent helicopters and additional rescue boats to assist in operations here.

Johor is the worst hit in the country, far surpassing Pahang, which has 934 evacuees, followed by Negri Sembilan (704); Sarawak (361); Sabah (108); and Melaka (51).