Malaysia

Armed forces ready for monsoon floods: deputy minister

Fully prepared to deploy personnel, move assets, says Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 25 Sep 2022 7:58AM

Armed forces ready for monsoon floods: deputy minister
Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz says in Kelantan, the 8th Brigade is ready to act to deploy equipment and personnel, as each year flooding occurs. – The Vibes file pic, September 25, 2022

TANAH MERAH – The Malaysian Armed Forces is in a state of readiness to face the monsoon season, especially in states that are at risk of flooding.

Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz said this means the armed forces are fully prepared to deploy its personnel and move its assets to areas when urgently needed.

“In Kelantan, for example, the 8th Brigade is ready to act. We can deploy equipment and personnel. We are ready because each year flooding occurs,” he said.

He told reporters this after attending the Tanah Merah MP Village Bekwoh (feast) at the Peralla Voting District Centre in Gual Ipoh, here yesterday.

The Meteorological Department had reported that the country would experience continuous heavy rains from mid-November leading to major floods at the end of the month. – Bernama, September 25, 2022

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