The Malaysian government has activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as the nation prepares for the North-east Monsoon season, which is projected to continue through March. The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) confirmed that 101,901 rescue personnel are currently on standby to manage potential emergencies. This workforce includes members from the police force, fire department, armed forces, civil defence, and the People’s Volunteer Corps. Additionally, authorities have identified 3,045 locations prone to flooding and have prepared over 40,000 operational assets to facilitate evacuations and rescue missions. Major Wazirudin Mahfot@Mahbott emphasized that inter-agency coordination remains the primary focus to ensure effective disaster management throughout the monsoon period.
Source : Malay Mail
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