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Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Directs Agencies to Prioritize Rescuing Landslide and Flood Victims

Strategic Insights

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Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has directed agencies involved in the ongoing search and rescue (SAR) operation to fully prioritize locating and extracting landslide victims and rescuing those affected by widespread flooding in Sabah. The directive comes as the state experiences a series of worsening floods, landslides, and fires across six districts since September 9. Ahmad Zahid, who chairs the Central Disaster Management Committee (JPBP), has expressed his profound appreciation to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and residents who have provided humanitarian aid to the disaster victims.

Key Takeaways:

  • The state of Sabah has experienced widespread flooding, landslides, and fires across six districts since September 9, significantly damaging critical infrastructure and utilities.
  • A total of 863 evacuees from 220 families are being housed at nine temporary relief centres (PPS) in Sabah.
  • The affected districts in Sabah include Tawau with 59 evacuees, Penampang (425), Membakut (202) and Beaufort (177), with the numbers in Papar and Putatan still being updated.
  • In neighboring states, Perak has registered 194 evacuees at two PPS, Negeri Sembilan has reported 50 individuals in Port Dickson, and Selangor has recorded 53 evacuees in Hulu Selangor and Hulu Langat.
  • The Sabah Public Works Department is prioritizing repair work on Jalan Penampang-Tambunan, a main route disrupted by a landslide.
  • The Sabah Irrigation and Drainage Department is carrying out clearance and mitigation work to reduce the risk of water overflow.
  • The Sabah Electricity Sdn Bhd has been directed to restore disrupted power supply, while the Sabah Water Department is working on immediate measures to restore clean water supply to affected residents.

Statistics:

  • A total of 863 evacuees from 220 families are being housed at nine temporary relief centres (PPS) in Sabah.
  • 59 evacuees in Tawau, 425 in Penampang, 202 in Membakut, and 177 in Beaufort.
  • 194 evacuees in Perak, 50 individuals in Negeri Sembilan, and 53 evacuees in Selangor.
  • The Sabah Public Works Department is prioritizing repair work on 1 main route disrupted by a landslide.
  • The Sabah Irrigation and Drainage Department is carrying out clearance and mitigation work on an unspecified number of areas to reduce the risk of water overflow.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency, 15 Sep 2025
  • National Disaster Control Centre (NDCC) under NADMA, 4.30 pm report.

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