KUANTAN – The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) will continue Ops Murni to assist flood victims until the end of the monsoon season, which is expected in March, said Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said the next phase of the operation will involve post-flood duties, including helping evacuees return to their residences and cleaning public areas.
“There are two phases, the first where we help transport evacuees, ferry goods and supplies to areas that have been cut off by mobilising various assets and personnel, which is being done currently.
“Assets mobilised include helicopters to help deliver aid,” he said to Bernama after visiting the Sekolah Menengah Mat Kilau flood relief centre here tonight.
Earlier, Ismail Sabri visited two other relief centres, SK Rantau Panjang 2, Kelantan, and SK Bukit Mentok, Kemaman, Terengganu.
He said that the phase two of Ops Murni will see ATM coordinating with the respective district flood management centres in offering post-flood services.
In addition, he also thanked ATM personnel involved in Ops Murni for sacrificing their time and energy in helping flood evacuees.
Ismail said that appreciation should also be given to Batu 3 Camp personnel who were highly committed in carrying out Ops Murni even though their camp was inundated by floodwater.
On Tuesday, the media reported that ATM had mobilised 4,983 officers and personnel, including 1,015 assets under Ops Murni, to help flood victims in Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, Selangor, Kelantan and Perak. – Bernama, January 11, 2021
