Kuala Lumpur: A total of 2,800 personnel from the Malaysian Army are ready to be mobilised to assist flood victims in Sabah and Sarawak, Chief of Army Gen Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan said. He added that the 1st Division in Sarawak and the 5th Division in Sabah have already been mobilised to provide aid.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the floods in Sarawak involve 13 districts. The Eastern Field Commander has been tasked with coordinating efforts among all relevant security agencies. The presence of army personnel has significantly assisted other enforcement bodies. Although not the primary agency responsible for disaster management, the army’s policy is to act as an immediate responder.

A report issued by the Disaster Operations Control Centre and National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) states that, as of noon today, 26 districts in Sarawak and Sabah are affected by flooding. The number of evacuees has dropped to 15,009 people from 4,416 families housed in 87 relief centres, compared to 17,637 people at 6 am.