PETALING JAYA: All 14 State Operations Control Centres and 198 district-level control centres across the country have been activated due to the development of Tropical Storm Senyar along the Selangor-Negri Sembilan coast, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
Although the storm has been downgraded to a low-pressure system, wind convergence is still expected to bring continuous rain to many areas in Peninsular Malaysia over the next 24 hours.
"To ensure full preparedness, state and district disaster operations centres have been opened to coordinate response efforts, evacuations, and information dissemination without delay," Ahmad Zahid said in a statement on Friday (Nov 28).
As chairman of the Central Disaster Management Committee (JPBP), he received briefings from MetMalaysia, the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), and the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) on the weather’s impact on the public and critical infrastructure.
APM has deployed over 2,000 personnel to patrol high-risk areas prone to floods, storms, and strong coastal waves. Key rescue assets, including boats, ambulances, 4x4 vehicles, generators, portable water pumps, and surveillance drones, have been mobilised for rapid response.
The government has also prepared early emergency supplies, including 30,300 packs of retort food for frontline responders, 88,701 portable disaster tents (C-Tents), and 31,480 food kits for affected communities.
The Deputy Prime Minister urged residents in affected and at-risk areas to follow official advisories from MetMalaysia, Nadma, APM, and local authorities, and to comply with evacuation orders if issued. He also advised the public to avoid sea activities, keep emergency bags ready, and store important documents safely.
He reminded everyone not to spread unverified information that could cause confusion or panic.
"The government will continue to monitor the situation closely and ensure all agencies remain in full readiness. I will personally oversee the developments to ensure swift action and assistance for the safety and wellbeing of the people," he said.
