PUTRAJAYA: The public is reminded to make early preparations and remain vigilant in facing the Northeast Monsoon, following a continuous rain warning expected to persist until Dec 8 in several states.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said that as of Friday (Dec 5) morning, the Cabinet had been informed that the number of flood victims at temporary relief centres had dropped to 3,147, while four PPS had been closed, leaving 49 still in operation.
"For preparations to face the monsoon, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof provided a briefing on the National Disaster Management Agency's (Nadma) readiness, including the need to enhance preparedness measures.
"The public is reminded to stay informed and make appropriate plans to face the monsoon, especially over the next few days," he told the media after attending the national-level International Anti-Corruption Day celebration here on Friday.
Fahmi, who is also the government spokesman, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim would contact Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto later Friday evening to discuss possible assistance Malaysia can extend to the neighbouring country, besides conveying condolences to the families of victims of the floods and landslide in Sumatra.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued a alert-level continuous rain warning, expected to affect several states in Peninsular Malaysia, as well as Sarawak and Sabah from Dec 5 to 8. – Bernama
