KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is preparing to deal with coverage problems in flood-affected areas during the second wave, which is expected to start today.
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said almost all 323 telecommunications transmission towers that were affected in the first wave of floods have been restored and are fully operational.
“We will continue to monitor telecommunications infrastructure, especially ahead of the expected second wave of floods and we are ready if it starts today until December 11,” he said during a press conference after officiating the Lembah Pantai Ummah Peduli Tour programme 2024 today.
Earlier in his speech, Fahmi said the MCMC will expedite the repair of the affected transmission towers to ensure that local residents would not be cut off from communication lines during emergencies.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department is forecasting a second wave of floods over two weeks starting today, with Pahang and Johor among the states expected to be affected by the disaster this time.
During the programme, organised by the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisation (Mapim), Fahmi presented donations of asnaf aid boxes to needy families in the area in his capacity as Lembah Pantai MP.
He said 500 aid boxes were distributed to eligible recipients during the programme, besides providing hot meals to more than 1,000 people through Mapim's mobile kitchen.
200 residents also had the opportunity to have free health checks provided by a double-decker mobile clinic bus.
Other activities that were also provided were Kenduri Rakyat, Rahmah sales, e-sports, sports, and a colouring competition, to enliven the atmosphere.
In the morning, the minister also visited the home of visually impaired couple Mohd Khir Sidek, 52, and Rosnita Lah, 44, at PPR Seri Cempaka, which was one of four houses selected to be repainted in conjunction with the tour programme.
He spent half an hour at the couple's residence to paint the house together and deliver donations to parents of a 17-year-old.
— Bernama
