Navy deploys 100 personnel to assist flood-hit Pangkor

The Malaysian Navy has mobilized 100 personnel and five boats to aid in flood relief efforts on Pangkor Island, following devastating flash floods. The deployment, originating from the base in Lumut, included three fast combat boats and two rigid-hull inflatable boats, which were utilized to transport personnel and distribute essential supplies to the affected regions. Additionally, a naval helicopter remains on standby to offer aerial assistance, according to reports from Bernama.

The naval command in Western Fleet reported that 300 food packs and 425 bottles of mineral water have been prepared for distribution to those engaged in cleanup operations, including navy personnel, educators, government agency representatives, and private citizens. The cleanup operations are primarily focused on SK Seri Pangkor, a mosque, and residences severely impacted by the floods, which are buried under dense layers of mud.

The state disaster management committee revealed that the floods in Larut, Matang, and Selama districts have left 156 victims, with 50 families seeking refuge at relief centers.