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IPOH: Kerugian akibat bencana di Malaysia menurun kepada RM636.9 juta pada 2025 berbanding RM933.4 juta pada 2024 hasil kesiapsiagaan awal dan tindakan mengurangkan risiko bencana.
Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, berkata kesiapsiagaan perlu menjadi keutamaan dalam usaha melindungi nyawa dan mengurangkan kerugian ekonomi akibat bencana.
"Matlamat utama kita bukan sahaja untuk menyelamatkan nyawa, tetapi juga melindungi kediaman, menjaga mata pencarian serta hasil usaha rakyat.
"Dalam hal ini, sistem amaran awal memainkan peranan penting dalam memastikan masyarakat mendapat maklumat dan bersedia menghadapi sebarang kemungkinan. Ukuran kejayaan kita bukan sekadar keupayaan bertindak ketika bencana berlaku, tetapi sejauh mana kita mampu melindungi nyawa dan mengurangkan kerugian," katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian ketika berucap pada Majlis Peluncuran Bulan Kesiapsiagaan Nasional 2026 di Ipoh Convention Centre (ICC), di sini, hari ini.
Ahmad Zahid berkata, risiko bencana boleh terbentuk sejak bertahun-tahun lebih awal antaranya akibat pembangunan yang tidak mengambil kira aliran air, sistem saliran yang tidak seiring dengan pertumbuhan bandar serta penempatan di kawasan berisiko.
Justeru, katanya, pendekatan mengurangkan risiko perlu diberi perhatian dalam perancangan guna tanah, pembangunan bandar, pengurusan sungai serta pembinaan perumahan dan infrastruktur.
Berdasarkan rekod Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia (DOSM), kerugian akibat bencana pada 2025 berjumlah RM636.9 juta dengan RM380.2 juta membabitkan aset awam dan infrastruktur.
Dalam usaha memperkukuh kesiapsiagaan, Ahmad Zahid berkata, sistem amaran awal Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (MetMalaysia) membantu pihak berkuasa mengenal pasti kawasan berisiko dan menyampaikan maklumat kepada Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA) bagi membolehkan tindakan awal diambil, termasuk memaklumkan penduduk supaya membuat persediaan atau berpindah jika perlu.
IPOH – Indonesia masih belum memberi jawapan berhubung tawaran Malaysia untuk membantu memadamkan kebakaran hutan di Sumatera dan Kalimantan.
Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, tawaran itu telah disampaikan kepada negara berkenaan sewaktu lawatan rasminya ke Indonesia.
Katanya, tawaran memadamkan kebakaran itu disampaikannya termasuklah ketika mengadakan pertemuan dengan Presiden Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto dan Naib Presiden, Gibran Rakabuming Raka.
“Tawaran itu merangkumi penghantaran sebuah pesawat, tiga helikopter dan 55 anggota untuk membantu operasi memadamkan kebakaran di kawasan berkenaan,” katanya pada sidang akhbar di Pusat Konvensyen Ipoh di sini hari ini.
Terdahulu, beliau berucap pada Majlis Pelancaran Bulan Kesiapsiagaan Nasional National (BKN) 2026 di sini yang turut dihadiri Menteri Besar Perak, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad.
Mengulas lanjut, Ahmad Zahid berkata, Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (Nadma) dan Kementerian Luar telah mengutus surat kepada rakan sejawat masing-masing di Indonesia mengenai tawaran bantuan itu tetapi tiada jawapan yang diterima.
“Kita bersangka baik yang mungkin mereka tidak memerlukan bantuan kita. Saya bersangka baik, husnuzon ya,” katanya.
Dalam pada itu, ditanya sekiranya Malaysia akan mengambil tindakan undang-undang terhadap Indonesia berhubung isu kebakaran hutan yang menyebabkan jerebu itu, beliau menyerahkan kepada Jabatan Peguam Negara untuk meneliti perkara berkenaan.
Bagaimanapun, katanya, koordinasi atas semangat ASEAN adalah lebih baik bagi menangani isu tersebut berbanding tindakan perundangan. – KOSMO! ONLINE
Haze: Malaysia still awaiting Indonesia’s response to firefighting aid offer, says DPM Zahid
- Admin UKK
- Berita
IPOH, Oct 11 — Malaysia is still awaiting a response from Indonesia on its offer to help put out forest and land fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan that have caused transboundary haze, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
He said that during a visit to Jakarta last month, he had met Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and a representative of the Vice-President to discuss the offer of assistance.
“The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) and the Foreign Ministry have also written to their respective counterparts, but there has been no response yet.
“We take a positive view that perhaps they do not require our assistance. We remain optimistic and assume the best,” he told reporters after officiating the launch of National Preparedness Month (BKN) 2026 at the Ipoh Convention Centre here today.
In his speech, Ahmad Zahid, who is also chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, said Malaysia had offered a firefighting aircraft, three helicopters and 52 officers and personnel to assist with firefighting operations in Indonesia.
Meanwhile, he said the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) not only assisted in managing disasters domestically but was also always ready to provide aid to other countries affected by disasters.
He said the team had also been deployed to Nepal to help locate 55 Malaysians who remained uncontactable following a disaster there, including by sending DNA samples to assist in the identification process.
Ahmad Zahid also expressed pride in SMART’s recognition as the second-best rescue team in Asia after Japan.
He said SMART had also retained its international Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) classification after undergoing a 36-hour assessment involving 173 criteria. — Bernama
IPOH (Oct 11): Preparedness in disaster management helps reduce property losses, including damage to public assets and infrastructure, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
He said that losses due to disasters in the country last year reached RM636.9 million, including RM380.2 million involving public assets and infrastructure.
“This figure was lower than the RM933.4 million in 2024. That is why preparedness must protect two important values, namely the value of life and economic value. Yes, we want to save lives, while also protecting homes, taking care of people’s livelihoods and preserving the fruits of the people’s hard work.
“This is where the early warning system comes in. These are awareness programmes that we must collectively translate into action. We want to raise public awareness of the importance of National Preparedness Month (BKN) in building the capacity to address potential risks before disaster strikes,” said Ahmad Zahid, who also chairs the Central Disaster Management Committee.
He said this when officiating at the launch of BKN 2026 at the Ipoh Convention Centre here today.
Also present were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) director-general Datuk Seri Meor Ismail Meor Akim.
Ahmad Zahid said rescue teams would be mobilised whenever a disaster occurred, while the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) provided early warning systems to identify hotspots expected to experience floods and other disaster risks.
“The MetMalaysia director-general will input data into the system and notify NADMA, and me specifically, so that we can inform potential victims to evacuate and be prepared at least three days before a disaster strikes.
“However, the ability to respond efficiently after a disaster must be accompanied by a strong commitment to reducing risks before they occur. Our success is also be measured by how effectively we protect the public and reduce the risks faced by those who may be affected,” he said.
Meanwhile, he said disaster risk reduction should begin at the land-use planning and urban development stages, including identifying areas at risk of landslides and taking early action.
In addition, he said river management and the monitoring of high-risk areas are crucial for mitigating the impact of disasters.
He said early warning must be timely, easily understood and followed by actions to save lives during disasters, including giving families sufficient time to evacuate before water levels rise and helping the elderly and children reach safety, with effective communication being a key factor.
Ahmad Zahid also urged every state to translate the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy 2030 into action plans tailored to local risks, with clearly defined agency responsibilities and implementation targets to ensure comprehensive protection for the people.
“We have managed to develop the Cell Broadcast System through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), which is now in its final stage. The system does not merely monitor TikTok and other online posts; it also allows alerts to be sent directly to mobile phones in at-risk areas without interfering with or using personal data,” he added.
He said field operations were also supported by volunteers, with nearly 30,000 volunteers from 45 agencies across 14 states participating in more than 1,000 disaster relief missions over the past 10 months.
“We adhere to the two Cs: communication and coordination, with the two Cs meaning information must be conveyed clearly and on time.
“Actions must also be coordinated so that the people know what needs to be done, the committee knows how to provide assistance and agencies can act without delay.. this is the shift I want to see resulting from this National Preparedness Month,” he added. – Bernama
IPOH: Kesiapsiagaan menghadapi bencana perlu dijadikan budaya berterusan dan bukannya hanya dipertingkatkan apabila sesuatu musibah berlaku.
Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, persiapan menghadapi bencana bukan sekadar tindakan bermusim, sebaliknya perlu diterapkan dalam cara kerja agensi berkaitan dan kehidupan seharian masyarakat.
Katanya, keselamatan dan nyawa rakyat tidak boleh dipertaruhkan hanya kerana persiapan dilakukan selepas bencana berlaku.
“Jangan tunggu bencana untuk belajar bersedia. Jangan tunggu kehilangan untuk mula bertindak bersama.
“Kita mesti mengurangkan risiko sebelum musibah, melindungi rakyat ketika bencana dan membantu mereka bangkit selepasnya.
“Jadikan kesiapsiagaan sebahagian daripada cara kita bekerja dan cara kita hidup, kerana nyawa rakyat terlalu berharga.
“Justeru, saya mahu setiap negeri menterjemahkan Dasar Pengurangan Risiko Bencana Negara 2030 kepada pelan tindakan mengikut risiko setempat, dengan tanggungjawab agensi dan sasaran pelaksanaan yang jelas. Dasar ini mesti benar-benar menghasilkan perlindungan yang menyeluruh kepada rakyat,” katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian ketika berucap pada Majlis Peluncuran Bulan Kesiapsiagaan Nasional 2026 di Pusat Konvensyen Ipoh, di sini hari ini.
Yang turut hadir, Menteri Besar Perak, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad; Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri, Datuk Ahmad Suaidi Abdul Rahim; Speaker Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Perak, Datuk Seri Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid dan Ketua Pengarah Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara (NADMA), Datuk Meor Ismail Meor Akim.
Ahmad Zahid berkata, penyampaian maklumat yang jelas dan tepat pada masanya juga penting bagi memastikan tindakan menghadapi bencana dapat dilaksanakan secara berkesan.
Katanya, penyelarasan tindakan antara agensi perlu diberi perhatian supaya rakyat mengetahui langkah yang perlu diambil, komuniti memahami cara untuk membantu manakala agensi berkaitan dapat bertindak tanpa berlengah.
“Kesiapsiagaan mesti melindungi dua nilai penting iaitu nilai kehidupan dan nilai ekonomi. Kita mahu menyelamatkan nyawa, di samping melindungi kediaman, mata pencarian dan hasil usaha rakyat.
‘Di sinilah letaknya kepentingan Bulan Kesiapsiagaan Nasional dalam membina keupayaan untuk melindungi kedua-duanya sebelum sebarang musibah melanda,” katanya.
Tambah beliau, Jabatan Perangkaan Malaysia merekodkan kerugian akibat bencana di negara ini mencecah RM636.9 juta pada 2025 termasuk RM380.2 juta melibatkan aset awam dan infrastruktur.
“Meskipun jumlah kerugian itu menurun berbanding RM933.4 juta pada tahun sebelumnya, impak bencana tetap dirasai mangsa yang kehilangan kediaman, terputus sumber pendapatan dan terpaksa membina semula kehidupan mereka,” ujar beliau. – UTUSAN