Zahid proposes National Disaster Management Council for enhanced coordination


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PUCHONG: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has proposed establishing a National Disaster Management Council as the highest authority for coordinating disaster management and disaster risk reduction.

During a Jan 8, 2026 speech to National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) personnel, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasised the importance of relying on verified sources of information during any crisis to ensure effective coordination.

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