PUCHONG, Oct 30 — The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has enhanced its disaster preparedness efforts to ensure a prompt and coordinated response to potential floods and other emergencies across the nation ahead of the Northeast Monsoon season.

According to a recent presentation, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police (SAC) Pahruradzi Abdul Rahman said PDRM’s response plan emphasises rapid deployment, inter-agency coordination, and clear communication during the monsoon season, when heavy rain and flash floods are most likely to strike.

Speaking at the SMART headquarters (Markas SMART) in Puchong today, SAC Pahruradzi explained that the police will mobilise personnel immediately upon receiving reports of any incident, focusing on public safety, traffic control, and initial rescue assistance.

“Once on the ground, police units will set up the Pos Kawalan Tempat Kejadian (PKTK), or Incident Control Post, which acts as the main coordination hub for all responding agencies,” he said.

If a situation worsens, operations will escalate to state or federal command under Malaysia’s Arahan MKN No. 20 (National Security Council Directive No. 20), ensuring that resources and decision-making authority are scaled according to the severity of the disaster.

To improve operational efficiency, Pahruradzi said PDRM is also working to increase and standardise its disaster response assets.

“Currently, there are 31 PKTK tents distributed across the country, but some districts remain underserved.

“The police force is collaborating with the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and private sponsors to expand coverage and ensure each district can establish a functional command post quickly during emergencies,” he added.

In an effort to maintain public confidence, PDRM has also committed to issuing verified press statements within two hours of any major incident.

The measure aims to counter false information and avoid unnecessary panic among the public.

“Our cooperation with the media has been strong, and timely information helps calm the situation and prevent speculation.”

The police will continue conducting joint training and simulation exercises with the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), the Civil Defence Force (APM), and other agencies to ensure all officers understand their roles within Malaysia’s disaster management framework.