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Defence Ministry to mobilise ATM trucks to send food supply, basic necessities to T'ganu tomorrow - DPM Zahid

22 Dec 2022 02:19pm
DPM Zahid visiting areas affected by floods
DPM Zahid visiting areas affected by floods
CHUKAI -The Defence Ministry has been instructed to mobilise the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) trucks to bring food supplies and basic necessities to Terengganu tomorrow in preparation for the second wave of floods in the state.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the move was important to ensure adequate supply of food and basic necessities, as well as transport such as boats.

"The government will make optimum preparation, in addition to ensuring coordinatiion among all agencies and welfare bodies," he told reporters after checking on the flood situation in Kampung Bukit Mentok here today.

Accompanying him were Kijal Assemblyman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Said, Terengganu police chief Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa and Fire and Rescue Department deputy director-general (Operations) Datuk Abdul Wahab Mat Yasin.

Ahmad Zahid said the health Ministry would also be involved for disease monitoring during the floods and post-floods.
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