First Nadma-funded state disaster centre launched in Sabah

LocalPolitics
2 Jul 2025 • 7:40 PM MYT
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By: Sabah Publishing House Sdn Bhd

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor launched Malaysia’s first State Disaster Command Centre (SDCC), funded by the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), on Wednesday.

He said the centre, jointly developed with Nadma, would enable faster and more coordinated responses to disasters.

The SDCC, located at Menara Kinabalu, will serve as a central hub for coordinating the efforts of security agencies, NGOs and research institutions.

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