Kota Kinabalu: All Temporary Evacuation Centres (PPS) in flood-affected districts across Sabah have been closed following the full recovery from the disaster.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the Sabah Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) Secretariat confirmed the closure of all PPS in the State.
He expressed gratitude to all personnel, government departments and agencies involved in the rescue and evacuation operations during the floods.
“I would also like to extend my appreciation and thanks to all parties, including the public, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), associations and individuals who contributed, whether directly or indirectly, in assisting flood victims during the disaster,” he said in a statement, Monday.
Hajiji said although the affected districts had declared the disaster fully recovered and over, villagers, especially those residing in flood-prone areas, must remain vigilant and be prepared due to unpredictable weather conditions.
He added that the State and District Disaster Management Committees must always be on standby and make necessary preparations for any potential emergencies.
On Jan 31, the State Government welcomed the announcement of a RM25 million allocation by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for repairing infrastructure damaged by various disasters in Sabah and Sarawak.
From this allocation, RM10 million each was designated for the restoration of public infrastructure in Sabah and Sarawak, while RM5 million was allocated as financial aid for flood victims’ families, with RM2.5 million each for Sabah and Sarawak, based on reports from the Malaysian Civil Defence Department (each affected family will receive RM1,000).
Hajiji said this immediate assistance is crucial for repairing damaged infrastructure affected by the floods in several districts across the State.
“The State Government is grateful to the Federal Government for this prompt assistance,” he said.
