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JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
Police enhance disaster response ahead of monsoon season, pledge rapid deployment and timely public updates
- Admin UKK
- Berita
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.
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Northeast monsoon: More rainfall expected in Sabah due to La Nina, says MetMalaysia
- Admin UKK
- Berita
PUCHONG: Sabah is forecast to receive above average rainfall for the coming northeast monsoon due to the coinciding La Nina phenomenon, says Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) deputy director-general (operations) Ambun Dindang.
He said the northeast monsoon, which is expected to begin in November and last until March next year, will also bring five to seven episodes of heavy and continuous downpours nationwide.
“This year, we have forecast above average rainfall in Sabah, as the La Nina phenomenon is expected to be forming near the territory.
“Among the areas are the east coast and north of Sabah,” he said during a media briefing organised by the National Disaster Management Agency on preparations for the northeast monsoon here on Thursday (Oct 30).
He added that Sabah is expected to experience above average rainfall episodes between December and February 2026.
Ambun said Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor and Sarawak have also been forecast to experience heavy and continuous downpours between November and December.
The situation is expected to persist in Pahang, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak in January next year.
Sabah and Sarawak have also been forecast to experience heavy and continuous downpours in February next year.
“Said areas are expected to receive regular rainfall except for Sabah. Below average rainfall has meanwhile been forecast to occur in West Sarawak in March next year,” Ambun said.
Beginning January next year, he said rainfall is expected to reduce in the north and east of the peninsula. This will be followed by dry and hot weather until June next year.
Ambun said warnings on extreme weather episodes will also be issued at least a week prior to the incident. “Updated forecasts will be issued daily,” he said.
Nadma mobilises over 100,000 personnel, evacuation centres and supplies ahead of 2025–2026 north-east monsoon
- Admin UKK
- Berita
PUCHONG, Oct 30 — The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) today said it is fully prepared to face the 2025–2026 north-east monsoon, which is expected to begin on November 6, 2025, and continue until March 26, 2026.
Nadma director-general Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah stated forecasts indicate between five and seven monsoon episodes, with the possibility of extended rainfall into April, similar to last year’s season.
He said all relevant agencies have been placed on high alert to manage potential floods, landslides, and other weather-related disasters that may occur during the period. “We are ready to be deployed at any time.
“Coordination between federal, state, and district agencies has been strengthened to ensure a swift and effective response,” said Abdul Halim during a presentation today at Markas SMART at Puchong.
A total of 8,940 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) have been prepared nationwide, of which 60 percent are located in schools.
In addition, 15 permanent disaster relief centres (PPKB) are currently being developed, and three temporary PPS are in the process of being upgraded to permanent PPKB.
In terms of logistics, 62,650 food kits and 91,440 retort meals (MREs) have been distributed nationwide, while another 60,000 food kits and 110,000 MREs have been allocated in preparation for the upcoming monsoon.
A total of 103,500 personnel from various agencies — including the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), Civil Defence Force (APM), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), Maritime Enforcement Agency (APMM), and Rela — are on standby to provide assistance when needed.
Abdul Halim noted that the number of flood-prone hotspots has decreased from 4,619 in 2024 to 3,683 in 2025, covering 129 districts nationwide, reflecting ongoing mitigation efforts.
He also highlighted Nadma’s ongoing community engagement through the Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) programme, which has trained over 36,000 participants across the country to strengthen public awareness and preparedness.
“The government is fully prepared. “All agencies are working closely to ensure the safety and well-being of the people during the north-east monsoon,” he added.