KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) places the safety of the people – especially flood victims – as its top priority to ensure that all efforts involving the management of flood disasters can be coordinated in an orderly and effective manner, said Defence Forces Chief Gen Tan Sri Affendi Buang.
He said this is not the time for any parties to point fingers, which could disrupt and frustrate the rescue and evacuation of those affected by this disaster.
“Any effort carried out is based on the concept of ‘whole of government approach’ to ensure that each agency involved, coordinated by the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), can be mobilised in an integrated and effective manner.
“If there are any shortcomings in the aspect of flood management, it is the joint task of all agencies involved to find solutions on improving the operations being carried out now and in the future,” he said in a statement today.
Affendi stressed that the MAF is committed to performing its secondary duties, especially in assisting the authorities to rescue victims affected by the floods.
“At the same time, flood victims are also expected to give full cooperation to the security forces for the smooth running of the operation as well as to safeguard the well-being and safety of all parties involved,” he said. – Bernama, December 21, 2021
