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JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI
AGENSI PENGURUSAN BENCANA NEGARA
PUCHONG: As Malaysia braces for the northeast monsoon, 29 specialised rapid response teams are on standby nationwide to strengthen flood rescues, says Fire and Rescue Department director general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad.
He said these teams will focus solely on floods to minimise disruption to daily station operations.
“Our stations have boats and other flood rescue assets, but officers must also stand by for fires and other emergencies. The rapid response teams, however, will be ready to respond to flood emergencies directly,” he added.
He spoke after the National Disaster Management Agency briefing on preparations for the northeast monsoon on Thursday (October 30).
Nor Hisham said two rapid response teams from different districts were deployed during the recent floods in Kamunting, Perak.
“Although the teams are not regularly deployed interstate, it will still be done if there is a need,” he said.
He added that each team comprises about 18 personnel, adding that several operating bases are established nationwide to store flood rescue assets.
“Only the assets are stored at the bases,” he said. “If there is a forecast, the team can obtain the assets directly,” he added.
The northeast monsoon is expected to begin in November and last until March next year. The Malaysian Meteorological Department expects five to seven episodes of heavy continuous downpour.
A weak La Niña is also forecast during this period.
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
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- 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.