SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government will mobilise its machinery to assist in the post-flood process for states affected by the disaster, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari. He stated that the state government is coordinating with several ministries, including the Ministry of Youth and Sports, to mobilise aid and volunteer movements, and finalise these efforts at the state administration level.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari mentioned that preliminary discussions have been initiated to assist with the clean-up process following the flood season. The collaborative efforts will focus particularly on the states of Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah, which have been severely impacted by the floods. This announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the Selangor Education Summit 2024 at the Setia Alam Convention Centre.

The Menteri Besar further elaborated that Selangor’s current efforts and machinery are concentrated on preparing the state for the upcoming flood season d
ue to the Northeast Monsoon phenomenon, expected to last until next March. In terms of flood assistance within Selangor, he highlighted that victims in Meru, Klang, have been identified, and financial aid of RM500 from the state government will be provided soon.

He emphasized the importance of monitoring the disaster situation and ensuring that crucial operations, especially rescue and safety control efforts, can be efficiently carried out during the floods. On Friday night, the flood situation in Meru, Klang resulted in 487 individuals from 111 families seeking shelter at two temporary relief centres, namely Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Sungai Binjai and Balai MPKK Buit Kapar.