Ramping up disaster response

Burning problem: Fire safety inspections in schools often reveal not only infrastructure issues but also gaps in awareness, training and safety culture, says N­or Hisham.

PETALING JAYA: Plans to address disasters and emergencies are being expedited in view of the northeast monsoon causing damage to more schools now than before, says the Education Ministry.

A total of 778 educational institutions were affected by floods nationwide when the monsoon struck between November last year and March this year.