PUTRAJAYA: The Northeast Monsoon situation is being closely monitored daily to ensure public safety, says the Chief Secretary to the Government.
Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar made the remarks during a visit to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) team at the National Disaster Command Centre (NDCC) in Pulau Meranti, Puchong, to receive a briefing on disaster management.
"I was informed that 11,009 victims from 3,839 families have been placed in temporary relief centres (PPS), involving 14 districts in seven states.
"The mobilisation of more than 100,000 personnel and assets from the Malaysian Armed Forces, Royal Malaysia Police, Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force, Malaysian Volunteers Department and Public Works Department has been activated at operations locations to ensure readiness for aid and rescue,” he said in a post on his official social media on Monday (Nov 24).
Shamsul Azri also stressed that priority should be given to students sitting for their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations, particularly in affected areas, so that they can continue their examinations in a safe and proper environment.
Seven states are reported to be affected by floods – Penang, Perlis, Perak, Kedah, Terengganu, Selangor and Kelantan – and the total number of evacuees as of 8am has risen to 10,922, with Kelantan topping the list.
The Northeast Monsoon season began on November 13 and is expected to continue until March 2026. – Bernama
