Country on track with disaster preparedness
Mercy Malaysia says the disaster warning system needs to be improved so that information can be disseminated quickly, comprehensively and is easily understood by the community, including persons with disabilities. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, April 22, 2023.
“Preparedness in terms of understanding the risks. For example, the relevant parties understand the need for funds for response, recovery and preparedness. A total of RM50 million was also allocated to the Malaysian Armed Forces, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department and the Malaysian Volunteer Corps Department for the provision of equipment and assets to deal with disasters, while the role of the community as the first responders is strengthened with a RM20 million allocation under the Caring Community Organisation Grant.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Centre director Dr Khamarrul Azahari Razak believes that the government’s initiative, which focuses on the early warning system, reflected its commitment to meeting the global agenda, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030.
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