JOHOR BAHRU - Sebanyak 18 sekolah menengah di enam daerah di negeri ini yang menjalani peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) akan dijadikan pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) sekiranya berlaku banjir.

Timbalan Pengarah Pendidikan (Sektor Operasi Sekolah), Azman Adnan berkata, antara daerah yang akan terlibat Batu Pahat, Kluang, Kota Tinggi, Segamat, Kulai dan Tangkak membabitkan 21 pusat pemeriksaan dengan semuanya telah melakukan persiapan terperinci.

Menurutnya, pembukaan PPS itu nanti melibatkan Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Seri Medan, SMK Dato Sulaiman dan SMK Penghulu Saat di Batu Pahat serta SMK Abdul Jalil, SMK Kahang dan Tengku Aris Bendahara di Kluang.

"Ini termasuk SMK Bandar, SMK Air Tawar dan SMK Seri Medan di Kota Tinggi; SMK Tinggi Segamat, SMK Gemereh, SMK Chaah dan SMK Seri Bali di Segamat; SMK Bukit Batu dan SMK Senai di Kulai serta SMK Tun Seri Lanang di Tangkak.

Beliau berkata demikian dalam sidang akhbar selepas lawatan kerja sempena hari pertama peperiksaan bertulis SPM 2023 di Sekolah Tun Fatimah (STF) di sini pada Selasa.Turut hadir, Timbalan Pengarah Pendidikan Negeri Johor (Sektor Pengurusan Sekolah), Anuar Sukiran; Pegawai Pendidikan Daerah Johor Bahru, Saliman Selamat; Pengetua STF, Radziah Mohd Din dan Focal Person Penglibatan Ibu Bapa, Komuniti dan Swasta (PIBKS) Kebangsaan, Datuk Yahya Jaafar.

Menurutnya, masing-masing melibatkan 11 di Pontian dan Segamat; tujuh di Mersing; enam di Kota Tinggi serta Kulai dan empat di Muar, Tangkak dan Kluang.

Dalam pada itu katanya, seramai 48,426 calon menduduki peperiksaan SPM di Johor di 364 pusat peperiksaan melibatkan 301 sekolah."161 orang merupakan calon berkeperluan pendidikan khas, dengan seramai 5,018 petugas terlibat sepanjang peperiksaan ini berlangsung," jelasnya.Terdahulu, Azman menyampaikan kata-kata semangat kepada seramai 148 calon SPM 2023 di STF termasuk anak bongsunya, Farah Amira Aqilah yang merupakan calon di sekolah berkenaan.

KUALA TERENGGANU - Keadaan banjir di Dungun semakin pulih dengan jumlah mangsa kini menurun kepada 473 orang daripada 157 keluarga dipindahkan ke pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) di daerah tersebut setakat jam 8 pagi ini.

Kesemua mangsa dipindahkan ke dua PPS yang masih dibuka di daerah berkenaan.

Sekretariat Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Negeri dalam satu kenyataan memaklumkan, Dungun merupakan satu-satunya daerah di negeri ini yang masih terjejas akibat bencana tersebut.

Menurut kenyataan itu, dua PPS yang dibuka di Dungun ialah Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Shukor dan Dewan Orang Ramai Kampung Pasir Raja.

Selain itu, katanya seramai 247 mangsa daripada 96 keluarga ditempatkan disebuah PPS yang diaktifkan di sana iaitu Dewan Orang Ramai Kampung Pasir Raja.Jelas kenyataan itu, cuaca hujan masih melanda di beberapa tempat di daerah yang terlibat bencana berkenaan.

Kuala Lumpur: Jumlah mangsa banjir di Terengganu, Pahang dan Johor kekal 980 orang di 10 pusat pemindahan sementara (PPS) setakat 6 pagi semalam.

Menurut laporan terkini Pusat Kawalan Bencana Negara Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (Nadma), sebanyak 923 mangsa daripada 275 keluarga di Terengganu masih ditempatkan di tujuh PPS di Dungun.

Di Johor dan Pahang, jumlah mangsa juga tidak berubah iaitu masing-masing 29 orang ditempatkan di sebuah PPS di Kota Tinggi dan 28 orang berada di dua PPS di Rompin.

Sementara itu, tinjauan situasi di Stesen Telemetri Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran mendapati beberapa sungai masih berada pada paras bahaya.

Antara sungai terlibat ialah Sungai Johor di Kota Tinggi (Johor), Sungai Kedah di Kota Setar (Kedah), Sungai Golok di Pasir Mas (Kelantan), Sungai Rompin dan Sungai Pahang (Pahang), Sungai Arau (Perlis), Sungai Kinabatangan (Sabah), Sungai Klang di Petaling (Selangor), Sungai Dungun dan Sungai Terengganu di Hulu Terengganu (Terengganu).

NADMA turut memaklumkan 25 jalan ditutup akibat banjir, jambatan rosak, jalan dan cerun runtuh antaranya Jalan Raya Timur Barat Hulu Perak, Perak; Jalan Bukit Jugra di Kuala Langat, Selangor; dan Jalan Durian Mentangau di

Dungun, Terengganu.

PETALING JAYA: In a proactive response to the ongoing floods in Skudai, Johor, its state assemblywoman Marina Ibrahim has collaborated with AL Pine Utility Services Sdn Bhd to mitigate the problem through cutting-edge research, and using water robots and drones to collect precise data on flood-prone areas.

“Collaborating with the company effectively helps us to mitigate flood incidents. With this ongoing collaboration that started in December, we aim to thoroughly understand and address the root causes of flooding in identified hotspots.

“Beyond mere donations, the company has contributed highpressure water guns and essential supplies to assist in flood relief efforts,” she said.

Marina also highlighted a commitment to collecting data related to flood incidents “as this will help us to formulate more effective flood management solutions”.

She expressed concern for the residents and authorities grappling with the annual floods, that are attributed to the northeast monsoon bringing heavy rain from November to March.

“The increased number of flood evacuees serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of the area to seasonal weather patterns and underscores the need for proactive measures to safeguard the community against future incidents.

“Areas in front of Skudai Parade were severely affected due to clogged drains, that were filled with sediment and debris. Addressing flooding issues in Kampung Laut, Kampung Poh Chee Leng, Kampung SK and areas surrounding Skudai Parade is particularly challenging.”

Marina said as of noon on Jan 25, the National Disaster Management Agency revealed that the number of flood evacuees had surged to 3,937, which was an increase from the 2,912 recorded just 12 hours earlier.

She said floods occur every monsoon season in many states, adding that the authorities cannot keep using the excuse that it is because of climate change.

“The flooding also reminds us of the need for a strong system to oversee and improve ongoing drainage and flood control projects.”

On having a more efficient approach to addressing floods, Marina said monitoring contractors is essential to addressing its root causes and ensuring the timely and effective implementation of mitigation measures.

She said the floods serve as a wake-up call for the authorities to advocate for proactive measures in the face of seasonal challenges.

In recognising the interconnected nature of drainage systems, she warned that incorrect water diversion could worsen flooding issues, and emphasised the need for a comprehensive approach to flood management.

“To address the funding challenges faced by flood control projects, the city council made requests to the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, which allocated resources for specific requests, such as sandbags at Jalan Zapin 3, removal of garbage and repairs to damaged water level alarms,” she said.

While acknowledging the progress that has been made to mitigate the floods, Marina emphasised that more needs to be done to overcome the flooding problem in Skudai.

Highlighting an inclusive decisionmaking process, she stressed the importance of considering opinions and requests from residents.

“Engaging with stakeholders ensures that proposed solutions are not only reasonable and feasible but aligned with the community’s needs.”

She said in the collaboration with AL Pine Utility, the focus was on sustainable, data-driven solutions, adding that she is committed to the continuous improvement of flood mitigation projects and community welfare.