KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has mobilised nearly 102,000 personnel from various departments and agencies, along with 40,000 operational assets, in preparation for the 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon (MTL).
Nadma Deputy Director of Operations Datuk Dr Abdul Gapar Abu Bakar said the preparations also included 8,321 temporary relief centres nationwide, with a combined capacity of up to 1.9 million flood victims.
“Among the assets prepared are around 2,450 boats and more than 3,000 four-wheel-drive vehicles and lorries, in addition to various other supporting assets.
“We have also prepared 170,000 ready-to-eat meals as initial food supplies for victims upon their arrival at relief centres, as well as 60,000 food kits containing essential items to be distributed to victims when they return to their homes,” he said.
