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  "id": 15532199,
  "title": "Flood victim count at PPS records slight increase; Royal Malaysian Navy sends 100 personnel to Pangkor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/flood-victim-count-at-pps-records-slight-increase-royal-malaysian",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T01:26:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/19/flood-victim-count-at-pps-records-slight-increase-royal-malaysian-navy-sends-100-personnel-to-pangkor/239658"
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  "summary": "The flood victim count in Perak has seen a slight increase, with 156 victims from 50 families now seeking shelter at relief centers, up from 90 victims at 4pm yesterday. The Perak State Disaster Management Committee Secretariat reported that 100 victims from 29 families are now housed at the PPS at Sekolah Kebangsaan Matang Gelugor, while 56 victims from 21 families remain at the PPS at SK Matang. Additionally, the Western Fleet Command (MPA Barat) has deployed 100 personnel from the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base in Lumut to assist with humanitarian aid and disaster relief in response to flash floods on Pulau Pangkor. The RMN has prepared 300 food packs and 425 bottles of mineral water for distribution to those involved in cleanup operations, with the mission led by Chief Staff Officer for Operations Commander Abdul Manan Mazlan. The RMN remains committed to supporting recovery efforts in the affected areas through close cooperation and coordination with relevant agencies.",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Flood victim count at PPS records slight increase; Royal Malaysian Navy sends 100 personnel to Pangkor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/flood-victim-count-at-pps-records-slight-increase-royal-malaysian-15534313",
        "published": "2026-10-19T01:26:55.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}