The type of leadership needed during a crisis


MALAYSIA is fortunate to lie outside the Pacific Ring of Fire, sparing us from volcanic eruptions. Yet we are not immune to natural disasters – particularly floods.

Each year, many states across the country endure severe flooding, displacing thousands and disrupting both rural and urban communities. These events unsettle the social and organisational fabric of the rakyat, demanding swift and compassionate leadership.

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