The Deputy Prime Minister stressed the importance of quick registration to ensure timely disbursement of financial aid to flood-affected individuals. He also directed Nadma to monitor disaster preparedness and highlighted the extensive deployment of personnel and resources in Sarawak and Sabah.
PETALING JAYA: The registration of flood victims must be expedited to avoid late payment of Bantuan Wang Ihsan, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi .
Water woes: A family evacuating their flooded home at Kampung Hilir Serian. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star Sabah has mobilised 14,209 responders, backed by 977 land assets, 463 water assets and 16 aerial assets, he added.
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