KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening federal-state cooperation to ensure immediate and proactive action in addressing floods and the country’s water management.

In a Facebook post, Anwar said he emphasised this when chairing the seventh National Water Council Meeting yesterday, which serves as the highest platform for coordinating policies and the direction of water management between the federal and state governments.

“In reality, dealing with disasters requires strong synergy and firm resolve between the federal and state governments. Therefore, we will continue to strengthen cooperation to formulate comprehensive solutions, including ensuring close monitoring and the immediate implementation of flood mitigation projects,” he said.

Anwar said the meeting also reviewed the current status of floods affecting several states, while expressing appreciation to front-line responders at all levels of government who have been committed to assisting victims.

“…and I take this opportunity to record my highest appreciation to all front-line responders, whether at the federal or state levels, who remain committed to helping the people affected by this disaster,” he said.

According to Anwar, the meeting also received a detailed briefing on the operational status of dams and water resource management nationwide, to ensure that all infrastructure remains at an optimum, safe and resilient level.

“God willing, all decisions agreed upon today will be translated into immediate and proactive actions for the sake of safeguarding the welfare, safety and well-being of the people,” he said. — Bernama 

KUANTAN, Dec 3 — A married couple are feared drowned after their vehicle was reported to have skidded and plunged into Sungai Rompin near Kampung Rantau Panjang, Kuala Rompin yesterday.

Rompin District Police chief Supt Sharif Shai Sharif Mondoi said his team received initial information regarding the incident at 5.40pm.

“Initial investigation is being carried out and the fire brigade has begun a search at the location of the incident amid the strong river currents,” he said in a statement last night.

Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said an emergency call was received at 4.55pm and 10 personnel were deployed to the scene.

He said the search and rescue operation was still being conducted as of 8pm last night. — Bernama 

GUA MUSANG – Laluan FT185 Seksyen 107.6, Jalan Gua Musang-Lojing dekat Pos Blau di sini yang menghala ke Cameron Highlands, Pahang ditutup sepenuhnya kepada semua kenderaan susulan kejadian tanah runtuh tengah malam tadi.

Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) memberitahu, runtuhan tanah melibatkan jalan sepanjang 200 meter itu berlaku kira-kira pukul 12 tengah malam dan ditutup bermula hari ini sehingga tarikh yang dimaklum kelak.

“Orang ramai dinasihatkan untuk menggunakan dua laluan alternatif sebagai jalan perhubungan sementara.

“Pengguna jalan raya dari Gua Musang yang ingin ke Cameron Highlands boleh menggunakan laluan Sungai Koyan-Ringlet-Cameron Highland. Perjalanan ke Ipoh, Perak pula melalui Jalan Gua Musang-Sungai Koyan-Ringlet-Tapah-Ipoh,” katanya. – KOSMO! ONLINE

KUALA LUMPUR: Kementerian Kerja Raya (KKR) menyeru rakyat agar meningkatkan kewaspadaan susulan Monsun Timur Laut yang dijangka membawa hujan lebat luar biasa di beberapa negeri, dengan tempias daripada cuaca ekstrem di selatan Thailand berkemungkinan melimpah ke Malaysia.

KKR dalam kenyataan memaklumkan, Jabatan Kerja Raya (JKR) kini berada pada tahap operasi tertinggi melalui pengaktifan Bilik Gerakan Bencana (BiGBen) ke Tahap 3 yang kini beroperasi 24 jam bagi memantau situasi jalan raya, cerun, jambatan serta tindak balas kecemasan secara menyeluruh

Semua Pejabat JKR Negeri dan Daerah juga telah diarahkan bersiap siaga menggerakkan kakitangan, jentera dan aset berat sekiranya berlaku banjir, tanah runtuh atau gangguan perhubungan darat.