Malaysia wants to take proactive actions in the national disaster response. Of the total, 332 relief centres capable of accommodating 129,096 people are located in Sabah, the official said. Malaysia wants to take proactive actions in the national disaster response, Armizan stressed, noting that every year, authorised agencies make preparations, including establishing relief centres, to effectively respond to any bad possibilities that may occur. The construction of relief centres, which have better facilities compared to temporary relief centres, aims to provide permanent infrastructure for victims seeking temporary shelter, he said. When tabling the 2024 budget estimate in October, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government will provide such centres in nine states which are frequently affected by floods.

Source: Viet Nam News November 13, 2023 14:58 UTC