KOTA TINGGI: About 3,000 to 5,000 officers and personnel of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) nationwide are ready to be mobilised in the event of a second wave of floods. APM Training Management Division director Kol (PA) Effendy Ali said operations would also be supported by Civil Defence Auxiliary (CDA) teams, whose membership currently totals around 5,000. He urged the public, particularly residents in low-lying areas, to stay alert and make early preparations, including safeguarding themselves, their families and important documents. State APM director Kol (PA) Mohd Zul Khairi Shamsuddin said all of them were previously housed at SK Bukit Mentok PPS. He said all victims were allowed to return to their residences at 6pm yesterday following improved weather conditions.

Source: The Star December 22, 2025 06:00 UTC