Stay safe, fam! As the northeast monsoon continues to pour down, over 18,000 Malaysians have been displaced this week across 10 states, authorities say. 🌧️
Kelantan is the hardest hit, with more than 9,700 evacuees packed into 40 relief centres as of 12 p.m. on Tuesday. Selangor and Perak follow with 2,718 and 2,881 people respectively, while the rest are scattered across the peninsula.
To tackle the crisis, the government has mobilised over 100,000 personnel and key assets—from the army to civil defence—to help with rescue ops and deliver supplies. It’s basically #TeamMalaysia at its best! 💪
Worried about exams? Don’t sweat it—Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh confirmed that national-level tests will go ahead as planned. Officials have checklist-style SOPs and backup plans to make sure candidates can sit exams safely, rain or shine.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told reporters he’s pleased with the National Disaster Management Agency’s preparedness and has instructed all agencies to pull out all the stops for affected communities.
The meteorological department warns of more heavy rain and strong winds in the coming days. If you’re in a flood-prone area, keep your rain gear and emergency kit close—and don’t forget to check on your neighbours! 🤝
Follow official channels for real-time updates. Stay connected, stay safe! 🙌
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
