Malaysia establishes over 8,000 flood relief centres
A total of 8,481 relief centres, which can accommodate over 2.1 million people, have been set up to prepare for the floods during the northeast monsoon season in Malaysia, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Armizan Mohd Ali.
Malaysia wants to take proactive actions in the national disaster response. - Illustrative image (Photo: //www.thestar.com.my/)
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - A totalof 8,481 relief centres, which can accommodate over 2.1 million people, havebeen set up to prepare for the floods during the northeast monsoon season inMalaysia, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Armizan MohdAli.
Of the total, 332 relief centres capable of accommodating 129,096 people arelocated in Sabah, the official said.
Malaysia wants to take proactive actions in the nationaldisaster response, Armizan stressed, noting that every year, authorisedagencies make preparations, including establishing relief centres, to effectivelyrespond to any bad possibilities that may occur.
The construction of relief centres, which have betterfacilities compared to temporary relief centres, aims to provide permanentinfrastructure for victims seeking temporary shelter, he said.
When tabling the 2024 budget estimate in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahimsaid the government will provide such centres in nine states which are frequentlyaffected by floods.
According to Director General of Malaysian Meteorological Department(METM𝓰alaysia) Muhammad Helmi Abdullah, four to six episodes of heavy rain arepredicted during the northeast monso🅰on season which is expected from November 11 until March 2024./.
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Malaysia wants to take proactive actions in the national disaster response. - Illustrative image (Photo: //www.thestar.com.my/) 
