Ipoh: The Perak government has urged farmers and livestock breeders affected by the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) to report any damage to their crops or livestock to the relevant departments and agencies so that assistance can be channelled through the Padi Crop Disaster Fund (TBTP) and Agricultural Disaster Fund (TBP).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, State Rural Development, Plantation, Agriculture and Food Industry Committee chairman Datuk Zolkafly Harun emphasized the importance of official reports from the ground as they would form the basis for confirming and activating aid under the two schemes.

Several districts at high risk of being affected by the MTL include Perak Tengah, Hilir Perak, Manjung, and Kuala Kangsar, as they often experience flooding and crop damage during the monsoon season. Therefore, authorities are urging all farmers and breeders to monitor their respective areas closely.

“If possible, report any damage immediately so that assistance from TBTP or TBP can be distributed quickly through the relevant departments or agencies,” said Datuk Zolkafly Harun, speaking after officiating the Perak State Agriculture Department Extension Awards Day 2025 at Hotel CasuarinaMeru.

Perak Agriculture Department director Norsiyenti Othman was also present at the event. Malaysia is expected to experience the Northeast Monsoon from Nov 5 until the end of March 2026, which will also be influenced by a weak La Nina phenomenon.