Budget 2027: Nadma to use RM260m allocation for disaster relief centres, equipment, says Zahid

IPOH, Oct 11 — The National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) has received RM260 million in Budget 2027 to expand its Permanent Disaster Relief Centres (PPKBs) and acquire disaster preparedness equipment, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. The initiative aims to bolster Nadma’s operational capabilities, particularly in managing disasters like floods.

Zahid, who also serves as the chairman of the National Disaster Management Committee, announced the plan to establish two PPKBs in each state, with the additional funds expected to further increase this number based on requirements. He emphasized that the primary focus would be on hotspot areas prone to frequent floods, necessitating large-scale evacuations.

The deputy minister unveiled these plans during a press conference at the Ipoh Convention Centre following the launch of the 2026 National Preparedness Month (BKN). In July, Deputy Digital Minister Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong revealed that 15 PPKBs involving nine states were set to commence operations throughout the year as part of an ongoing effort to bolster the nation’s disaster management system.

Currently, one PPKB in Johor and one in Pahang have been fully completed, while nine are under construction, and four are still in the planning or procurement stages. Zahid also highlighted that the budget allocation would cover the procurement of essential disaster preparedness assets and equipment, including boats and water pumps, for relevant agencies.

Furthermore, he announced an increase in the assistance rate for repairing homes affected by disasters from RM5,000 to RM10,000 per family, aiming to facilitate the repair and rebuilding process for disaster-affected families. The improved aid management also includes providing Bantuan Wang Ihsan to victims while they are in Temporary Evacuation Centres before they return to their homes, thereby streamlining support for those impacted by disasters.