Disaster ops room on standby
TATAU: The Disaster Operations Room at the Tatau District Office will be activated in preparation for the anticipated prolonged northeast monsoon season. Tatau District Officer Jabang Juntan said that every agency must always prioritise their own safety to ensure smooth execution of processes and tasks. “The Disaster Operations Room here will be activated in preparation […]
Tanjong Batu rep urges comprehensive coordination for monsoon season preparedness
BINTULU: Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming has called for heightened vigilance and comprehensive coordination among all agencies in preparation for potential disasters during the Northeast Monsoon season. Stressing the importance of preparedness to face upcoming disasters, he called for the need to prioritise the safety and welfare of victims. He also noted the […]
Marudi readies operations room for Northeast Monsoon season
MARUDI: As the Northeast Monsoon season looms, Marudi prepares with the establishment of an operations room set to remain active until February 2024. This was announced during the Marudi District Disaster Management Committee Meeting, chaired by District Officer Belayong Pok yesterday (Dec 22). According to Belayong in a UKAS report, the preparation is important due […]
Community Emergency Response Teams mobilised for monsoon season
KOTA SAMARAHAN: As the North-East Monsoon takes its course from Nov 11 until March next year, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has mobilised Community Emergency Response Teams in rural areas. According to him, these teams, consisting of local community leaders, play a crucial role in responding swiftly to flooding incidents, especially when government […]
No reports on floods, landslides
KUCHING: Sarawak has yet to receive any reports related to floods, landslides or storms caused by the northeast monsoon, as of 4pm today (Nov 12). According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) secretariat, the Civil Defence Force (APM) has conducted on-site monitoring at 28 locations across the state. The monitoring revealed a rise in […]
All agencies must be fully prepared to face floods in east coast
KOTA BHARU: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has ordered all relevant government agencies to make thorough preparations to face the northeast monsoon season. He said the monsoon season could result in floods in the east coast, especially in Kelantan. “Make sure we are ready, not just the security forces, but all the agencies […]
NADMA urges states to take immediate measures for upcoming monsoon
KUALA LUMPUR: The District Disaster Management Committees (JPBD) in the country have urged to convene meetings to formulate strategy and action plan on the possibility of floods and landslides, which are common during the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) season. National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) director-general Datuk Khairul Shahril Idrus said it is in line with Sub-Paragraph […]
Sarawak readies assets, manpower ahead of monsoon season
KUCHING: A total of 5,501 personnel, along with comprehensive logistical support spanning land, air, and river, are prepared for the upcoming northeast monsoon transition in Sarawak. Deputy Premier and Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that this includes various disaster response agencies, such as the Royal Malaysia Police, Fire […]
Government’s services held with high expectations during disasters
KUCHING: It is crucial that the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development and the relevant departments under it must demonstrate preparedness, dedication, and timely action during disasters. The departments include the Sarawak Social Welfare Department and Sarawak Women and Family Department. Sarawak Deputy Secretary (Administration) Datuk Buckland Bangik stated that during a […]
Monsoon season doesn’t hamper rubber tappers
By Muhamad Faqhurazize Mohd Isa Oil palm, as is well known, is the most important crop in the state of Johor, followed by rubber. People in the state of Johor prefer to grow oil palm because the price of rubber fluctuates. However, working on rubber plantations remains one of the primary occupations in Johor. As […]
