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New Straits Times
07-06-2025
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Thai early warning move a relief for Kelantan flood victims
KOTA BARU: Residents living along Sungai Golok, who have been affected by annual floods for years, have expressed relief following Thailand's agreement to issue early warnings before releasing water from its upstream dams. Farmer Abdul Rahman Salleh, 57, of Kampung Lanchang, said the move would help reduce their losses caused by the floods. "We often had little time to respond to rising water levels every time floods hit our village. "Even a few hours' notice can make a big difference. We can move our belongings and take our children to safety," he said. Another resident, housewife Noraini Mat, 42, said the monsoon seasons in recent years had been traumatic for many flood victims. "Sometimes, the water rises overnight. We only find out when it's already too late. "This news gives us some hope," said the mother of five. On June 5, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Thailand had agreed to notify Malaysia at least three to four days in advance before releasing water from its dams, to allow preparations against potential overflow of Sungai Golok. Zahid said he had raised the matter during a meeting with his Thai counterpart, Anutin Charnvirakul, who is also the home minister, on the sidelines of the 8th Session of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) in Geneva.
Malay Mail
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Malaysia, Brunei deepen ties with joint disaster response and cross-border security initiatives, says DPM Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — Malaysia and Brunei continue to strengthen their commitment to expanding regional cooperation in disaster preparedness and cross-border security, in addition to enhancing the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In a Facebook post today, Ahmad Zahid said the commitment was expressed during a bilateral meeting with Brunei's Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Setia Awang Ahmaddin Abdul Rahman, on the sidelines of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2025 in Geneva. He expressed appreciation for Brunei's readiness to continue joint training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and Brunei's National Disaster Management Centre, including knowledge transfer programmes and training based on best practices. 'We also agreed to intensify joint exercises and field training, including rescue operations and emergency simulations, which were recently conducted. 'These trainings not only foster trust between agencies but are also essential in coordinating operating procedures in the event of cross-border disasters,' he said. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said Malaysia and Brunei had proven that close neighbourly ties, combined with strong commitment, could build more robust regional cooperation in disaster and security matters. He gave his assurance that the synergy would continue to be strengthened in the interest of the safety and well-being of the people in both countries. — Bernama
The Sun
06-06-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Malaysia, Brunei boost disaster, security cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Brunei continue to strengthen their commitment to expanding regional cooperation in disaster preparedness and cross-border security, in addition to enhancing the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In a Facebook post today, Ahmad Zahid said the commitment was expressed during a bilateral meeting with Brunei's Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Setia Awang Ahmaddin Abdul Rahman, on the sidelines of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2025 in Geneva. He expressed appreciation for Brunei's readiness to continue joint training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and Brunei's National Disaster Management Centre, including knowledge transfer programmes and training based on best practices. 'We also agreed to intensify joint exercises and field training, including rescue operations and emergency simulations, which were recently conducted. 'These trainings not only foster trust between agencies but are also essential in coordinating operating procedures in the event of cross-border disasters,' he said. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said Malaysia and Brunei had proven that close neighbourly ties, combined with strong commitment, could build more robust regional cooperation in disaster and security matters. He gave his assurance that the synergy would continue to be strengthened in the interest of the safety and well-being of the people in both countries.
The Star
06-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia, Brunei boost disaster, security cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Brunei continue to strengthen their commitment to expanding regional cooperation in disaster preparedness and cross-border security, in addition to enhancing the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In a Facebook post on Friday (June 6), Ahmad Zahid said the commitment was expressed during a bilateral meeting with Brunei's Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Setia Awang Ahmaddin Abdul Rahman, on the sidelines of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2025 in Geneva. He expressed appreciation for Brunei's readiness to continue joint training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and Brunei's National Disaster Management Centre, including knowledge transfer programmes and training based on best practices. "We also agreed to intensify joint exercises and field training, including rescue operations and emergency simulations, which were recently conducted. "These trainings not only foster trust between agencies but are also essential in coordinating operating procedures in the event of cross-border disasters,' he said. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, said Malaysia and Brunei had proven that close neighbourly ties, combined with strong commitment, could build more robust regional cooperation in disaster and security matters. He gave his assurance that the synergy would continue to be strengthened in the interest of the safety and well-being of the people in both countries. - Bernama
Barnama
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia, Brunei Boost Disaster, Security Cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Brunei continue to strengthen their commitment to expanding regional cooperation in disaster preparedness and cross-border security, in addition to enhancing the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. In a Facebook post today, Ahmad Zahid said the commitment was expressed during a bilateral meeting with Brunei's Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Setia Awang Ahmaddin Abdul Rahman, on the sidelines of the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GPDRR) 2025 in Geneva. He expressed appreciation for Brunei's readiness to continue joint training between the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) and Brunei's National Disaster Management Centre, including knowledge transfer programmes and training based on best practices.
