The time to prepare for the next disaster is now

WHEN catastrophe strikes, it doesn’t check borders or timetables. It comes swiftly, sometimes in multiples.

Malaysia responded to two harrowing emergencies in just one week, each demanding fast action, coordination and resilience.

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Tags / Keywords: commentary , Sunday Star Say , disaster preparedness , Myanmar earthquake , Putra Heights gas fire , frontline responders

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