Malaysia, Thailand boost flood aid coordination
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Malaysia and Thailand have collaborated to enhance the distribution of flood aid following devastating floods last year. Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi, the Consul-General of Malaysia in Songkhla, revealed that this cooperation aims to efficiently manage potential major floods, similar to the ones that struck Hat Yai in November. Warehouses capable of storing supplies from Malaysia have been identified, and once the aid arrives, it will be promptly dispatched to these facilities.
Fahmi also noted that Thai authorities would be responsible for distributing the supplies to those affected, with assistance from Malaysian NGOs should the Thai authorities lack sufficient manpower.
The agreement stems from the lessons learned from last year's major floods, which saw relief supplies from Malaysia pile up in Hat Yai due to unclear distribution and storage procedures. The Malaysian consulate is working with agencies in Malaysia to streamline the aid delivery process should floods occur in Malaysia's northern states.
In the southern part of Thailand, last year's floods led to the rescue of approximately 7,000 Malaysians. Fahmi cautioned Malaysians planning to visit southern Thailand between now and January to stay updated on weather developments. The consulate plans to issue weather warnings from Thai authorities more frequently through its website and social media platforms.
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