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JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
Early warnings and resilient infrastructure vital for Malaysia's earthquake readiness
- Admin UKK
- Berita
LETTERS: I refer to Page 13 of today's New Straits Times on "low awareness of seismic risks".
Malaysia may not sit on the Pacific Ring of Fire, but recent minor earthquakes in Johor and tremors felt across several states show that we are not completely free from seismic risks.
While earthquakes here are generally small, they remain unpredictable and can cause damage and panic if we are unprepared.
We must acknowledge this reality and take proactive steps to "expect the unexpected." Key measures include:
1. Early Warning System – Malaysia must develop a nationwide earthquake early warning system using mobile alerts and sirens so that the public can receive timely information and act quickly.
2. Stronger Monitoring – Fault lines across the country must be re-mapped and monitored using modern seismic technology to detect risks early.
3. Safer Buildings – Enforcement of earthquake-resistant building codes and retrofitting of schools, hospitals, and public infrastructure must be prioritised.
4. Public Awareness – Earthquake preparedness drills and safety education should be integrated into community resilience programmes nationwide.
Malaysia cannot prevent earthquakes, but we can reduce their risks and impacts.
With vigilance, early warnings, and stronger infrastructure, we can keep our people informed, safe, and prepared in the face of natural hazards.
TAN SRI LEE LAM THYE
Chairman Alliance for a Safe Community
LAWAS, 7 Sept: Tiada pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) dibuka susulan banjir kilat yang berlaku di kawasan Trusan sejak Sabtu.
Ketua Balai Bomba dan Penyelamat (BBP) Lawas, Clarence D. Primus Tiandun berkata, sepasukan anggota dikerah ke lokasi kira-kira 20 kilometer dari balai selepas menerima panggilan kecemasan pada jam 10.17 pagi.
“Setibanya di lokasi, pasukan bomba mendapati memang berlaku kejadian banjir seperti dilaporkan. Anggota kita melakukan pemantauan menggunakan seunit bot penyelamat dan mendapati paras air semakin surut serta keadaan terkawal.
“Tiada pemindahan mangsa dilakukan dan tiada PPS dibuka,” katanya dalam kenyataan hari ini.
Beliau berkata, selepas memastikan keadaan selamat, operasi pemantauan ditamatkan pada jam 12.05 tengah hari.-TVS
LIMBANG, 7 Sept: Mangsa rumah runtuh akibat tanah mendap susulan hujan lebat di Kampung Bakol semalam menerima bantuan awal daripada Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) Bahagian Limbang, hari ini.
Bantuan tersebut disampaikan wakil JKM, Agnes Tegala kepada mangsa, Zakri Zainal bersama lima ahli keluarganya bagi meringankan beban sementara menunggu bantuan susulan.
“JKM akan menyalurkan bantuan seterusnya secara kredit ke akaun mangsa setelah siasatan lengkap dijalankan dan mangsa disahkan layak menerima bantuan penuh di bawah skim sedia ada,” kata Agnes.
Dalam kejadian sekitar jam 5.30 petang Sabtu, rumah mangsa roboh dalam sekelip mata akibat tanah runtuh. Bagaimanapun, ketika kejadian, mangsa dan keluarganya tidak berada di rumah.
Hujan lebat berterusan menyebabkan paras air naik mendadak dan melemahkan struktur tanah di kawasan berkenaan sehingga mengakibatkan kediaman itu runtuh sepenuhnya.-TVS
TUMPAT: Fishermen and anglers heading to sea during the northeast monsoon season have been advised to go out in groups and not alone.
Kelantan Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director Erwan Shah Soahdi said the precaution was necessary to prevent unwanted incidents at sea.
"The northeast monsoon is expected to arrive soon and we are already seeing signs of it hitting the state.
"As a precaution, I would like to advise local fishermen as well as those planning to go fishing not to head out alone.
"It is safer if they go in groups as this will allow them to help each other in case of accidents or emergencies," he told reporters during routine surveillance along the border today.
Erwan Shah said the agency would continue with its patrols during the monsoon period.
He said MMEA patrols would be carried out using five boats and three ships, covering the agency's area of responsibility spanning 22,000 sqkm.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) today issued a thunderstorm warning for multiple states, with heavy rain and strong winds expected until 6pm.
The warning covers Perlis; Kedah (Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Padang Terap, Pendang, Sik and Baling); Perak (Hulu Perak); Kelantan (Tumpat, Pasir Mas, Kota Bharu, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Bachok, Machang and Pasir Puteh); Terengganu (Besut and Setiu); Pahang (Bera and Pekan); and Negri Sembilan (Jempol).
Insurans rumah kritikal
- Admin UKK
- Berita
PERSATUAN Insurans Am Malaysia (PIAM) melihat insurans pemilik rumah dan isi rumah sebagai perlindungan kewangan yang semakin kritikal ketika risiko gempa bumi dan banjir menunjukkan peningkatan.
Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif PIAM, Chua Kim Soon berkata, polisi komprehensif itu menawarkan perlindungan terhadap kebakaran serta risiko lain seperti gempa bumi, banjir dan ribut, sekali gus mengukuhkan daya tahan kewangan pemilik kediaman.
Katanya, kejadian gempa bumi turut dirasai di Sabah dan beberapa kawasan di Semenanjung baru-baru ini menjadi peringatan bahawa Malaysia tidak terkecuali daripada risiko bencana alam, termasuk banjir dan ribut kuat.
"Pemilik rumah wajar menilai semula perlindungan insurans mereka, memandangkan kenaikan nilai hartanah dan ketidaktentuan iklim semakin menambah risiko terhadap kediaman.