PM tells agencies to help in relief efforts

All agencies and authorities have been urged to immediately mobilise to assist with post-flood management efforts in several affected states, including Johor and Sabah, especially with Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaching.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said such efforts were crucial to help victims clean their homes and alleviate their burden.

“Given the situation in Johor and Sabah, which is gradually improving, all parties, including non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the private sector, should come together to ease the hardships faced by flood victims,” said Anwar.

“The disaster has caused damage to property and assets, and even disrupted Aidilfitri preparations.”

This message was conveyed by his senior press secretary, Tunku Nashrul Abaidah, during the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) daily briefing yesterday.

Three states — Johor, Sabah and Sarawak — have been hit by flooding since last week, with Johor being the hardesthit state, reporting thousands of evacuees.