SEPANG, Nov 29 — The Selangor government has over 1,000 temporary relief centres (PPS) on standby to ensure the welfare and safety of flood victims, said state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin.
Speaking to reporters after visiting flood evacuees at the SK Salak PPS today, she said only about 5 per cent of the centres are in use, with nine open in Sepang.
She reported that the SK Kampung Baharu Lanjut PPS in Sepang has the highest evacuee toll at 297, while the SK Salak PPS is sheltering 182 people.
“Menteri Besar (Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari) is deeply concerned and has directed all executive councillors to assess the situation and the needs of victims firsthand.
“I met with several victims, including pregnant women and the elderly, and listened to their concerns. I explained that the state government has already allocated funds to manage floods for this year and next year,” she said.
As at 12pm, 33 PPS are still open in Selangor, housing 4,433 evacuees from 1,227 families, according to the Social Welfare Department’s (JKM) InfoBencana website.
It showed that 14 PPS are operating in Kuala Selangor, nine in Sepang, five in Kuala Langat, three in Sabak Bernam, and two in Klang.
“The centres will only be closed when it is completely safe for evacuees to go home,” she said.
Jamaliah added that the state government remains highly attentive to flood issues, with a focus on implementing flood mitigation projects as a long-term strategy.
To support this effort, the Selangor government has requested MPs in affected areas to communicate these proactive measures to their constituents to ensure everyone is informed.
Jamaliah also noted that standard operating procedures at all PPS are being adhered to, with necessary arrangements made in advance to ensure smooth operations.
The Selangor government has mobilised over 300 logistical assets, including operational machinery and 200 boats, for deployment throughout the flood season.
