IPOH: The navy has deployed 100 personnel from the Lumut naval base to assist with humanitarian aid and disaster relief following flash floods in several areas on Pulau Pangkor on Sunday (Oct 18).
In a statement, the navy said the mission, led by Chief Staff Officer for Operations Commander Abdul Manan Mazlan, involved three Fast Combat Boats (FCB) and two rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIB) to transport personnel and deliver aid to affected areas.
A navy helicopter is also on standby to provide aerial support if required.
The navy has prepared 300 food packs and 425 bottles of mineral water for distribution to personnel involved in cleanup operations, including navy personnel, teachers, private individuals and representatives from various government agencies.
The cleanup efforts are focused on SK Seri Pangkor, as well as a mosque and residents' homes severely affected by the floods and covered in thick layers of mud.
“All units at the Lumut Base remained committed to supporting recovery efforts in the affected areas through close cooperation and coordination with relevant agencies,” said the statement.
It added that the commitment reflected the navy’s role beyond safeguarding the nation's maritime sovereignty, including contributing to public safety and well-being during disasters.
Meanwhile, 156 flood victims from 50 families are seeking shelter at relief centres in the Perak districts of Larut, Matang and Selama as of 8pm on Sunday.
In a statement, the state disaster management committee said 100 victims from 29 families were housed at the Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Matang Gelugor relief centre, up from 90 victims from 27 families recorded at 4pm.
The centre was opened to accommodate residents affected by flooding in Kampung Matang Pasir and Kampung Matang Gelugor.
Meanwhile, 56 victims from 21 families remain at the SK Matang relief centre following a storm that affected residents in Kampung Changkat Baru Matang, Kampung Teluk Kertam, Kampung Melawati and Kampung Hujung Matang. - Bernama
