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THE National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) has called on non-governmental organisations to liaise with district and state disaster operation centres before delivering aid to evacuation shelters, warning that uncoordinated efforts risk duplication, waste and logistical bottlenecks as flood numbers continue to climb across eight states.
Its Director-General, Meor Ismail Meor Akim, said complaints had already surfaced from NGOs and individuals who faced difficulties distributing aid because their efforts had not been aligned with official channels. “NADMA and the entire government machinery are deeply grateful for the compassion shown by all parties in extending assistance to disaster victims,” he said.
“However, all forms of contributions received must first be coordinated at the secretariat level before being distributed to flood-affected areas.
“This measure is to ensure that every donation received matches the needs on the ground and that quantities are sufficient.”
He added that coordination with the disaster operation centres was essential for properly recording the type and volume of donations received from external contributors, ensuring that aid from a single channel can be dispatched systematically and according to actual needs.
The government, he said, remained committed to ensuring that disaster management is carried out in a structured and comprehensive manner so that “the safety and welfare of victims continue to be protected throughout the monsoon season.”
As of noon today, NADMA recorded 20,357 evacuees from 6,826 affected families.
The figure marks an increase from the previous day, with Kelantan still reporting the highest number of displaced persons at 9,837.
A total of 125 temporary evacuation centres are operating across Perlis, Perak, Selangor, Kedah, Penang, Terengganu and Pahang.
Selangor state government approves early relief payment
In a related development, the Selangor state government has approved an early relief payment of RM500 for flood victims who have been evacuated to shelters in affected districts.
Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari said the assistance, involving 750 families, was agreed upon during a special meeting of the State Executive Council.
“As at 11.30 this morning, a total of 2,784 victims were placed at 21 PPS in the five affected districts,” he said, identifying the districts as Sabak Bernam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Langat, Petaling and Klang.
He noted that 221 of those displaced were SPM candidates who began their examinations today.
“To ease their journeys to and from their respective examination centres, the District Offices will provide free transportation from the PPS to the schools,” he announced.
Amirudin added that Yayasan MBI would provide immediate assistance by replacing writing instruments and digital devices lost in the floods to ensure students could continue their examinations comfortably.
The Menteri Besar said he had instructed that flood-mitigation works in several hotspot areas be accelerated, with monitoring to be carried out later today by the state executive councillor for infrastructure, Datuk Izham Hashim.
“In these challenging times, I pray that Allah SWT protects the safety of all Selangor residents, particularly those currently in the PPS,” he said, while thanking frontline teams who were working “tirelessly” to deliver immediate assistance to the people.
Flood conditions in Selangor escalated sharply yesterday, with the number of evacuees increasing nearly fivefold within hours, accompanied by road closures and utility disruptions in several areas. - November 25, 2025