KUALA LUMPUR – Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today expressed his sympathy to flood victims, particularly in the states of Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan, Johor, Perak and Selangor.
In a statement issued by Istana Negara, the king also expressed hope that the victims will remain strong in facing the disaster and calamity that befell them.
His Majesty also called on relevant authorities, especially the National Disaster Management Agency, to continue helping victims in flood-hit states.
“The people, especially in low-lying areas, are advised to remain vigilant, prioritise their personal and family’s safety, and be prepared to be evacuated to temporary relief centres when instructed by the authorities,” he said.
Due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the country, the king also advised all evacuees and workers at evacuation centres to practise the new norm and comply with all standard operating procedures to curb the spread of the virus.
The Agong also visited and presented donations to flood evacuees housed at four relief centres in Maran, Pahang, today, namely at SMK Maran, Surau Kg Jara, SK Kuala Sentul and Masjid As-Syakirin.
“During the visit, His Majesty also expressed gratitude and appreciation to the agency, state governments and district administrators, as well as rescue agencies, police and military personnel, including the Civil Defence Force, and the Social Welfare Department for working tirelessly in helping the victims,” the statement said.
The king called on the people to pray for the floods to quickly subside and not to claim any other victim or cause more damage to private and public properties.
Heavy rain since Saturday had caused floods in six states – Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, Selangor, Kelantan and Perak – with thousands of victims evacuated to relief centres. – Bernama, January 5, 2021
