Pahang allocates RM3.78m for monsoon preparations, sends aid supplies to 167 forward bases
KUANTAN, Oct 27 — The Pahang state government has allocated more than RM3 million to prepare for the 2026/20...
The Pahang government has allocated RM3.78 million to prepare and supply dry food rations to 167 forward bases across 11 districts in anticipation of the northeast monsoon. This move is part of the state's annual flood preparedness measures. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail explained that these supplies were distributed today and were stored in advance to be distributed to residents in the event of floods.
The bases, located in remote areas prone to road closures, include Jerantut, Lipis, and Pulau Tioman. Wan Rosdy announced that 332,906 packets of dry food, weighing approximately 225 tonnes, will be distributed. These supplies consist of rice, cooking oil, sugar, sardines, canned chicken curry, biscuits, and tea. The selection of items was based on their long shelf life and expiry dates to ensure they can be stored for several months before distribution.
The delivery, overseen by the Social Welfare Department, is projected to be completed by November 14, taking about two weeks to reach all bases. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, through a Facebook post, urged the public to stay vigilant and prioritize safety as the northeast monsoon is anticipated to commence today and endure until March next year.
Pahang has previously faced significant floods, with the most severe incidents occurring in 1971, 2014, and late 2021 to early 2022. During the 2021-2022 floods, around 39,000 people were evacuated.
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