Kuala lumpur: There are eight depots of disaster basic necessities strategically established in several states across Malaysia to act as supply storage for areas that might be isolated during a disaster.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Social Welfare Department (JKM) director-general Datuk Che Murad Sayang Ramjan outlined the locations of these depots in Bedong, Kedah; Muar, Johor; Sungai Buloh, Selangor; Marang, Terengganu; Kemumin Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan; Kuantan, Pahang; Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, and Kota Kinabalu in Sabah. The department also maintains 11 state stores, 119 district stores, 65 mini depots, and 562 forward bases throughout the country.

The department has mobilized 5,789 officers and personnel at relief centers nationwide, supported by 5,744 volunteers. Many states have already opened relief centers to accommodate flood evacuees, and the situation remains manageable, as confirmed by contacts with state department directors.

Additionally, the department has received 50,000 units of food in retort packs from the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) for distribution to evacuees. These food packs are intended for immediate distribution within 24 hours of the opening of relief centers, with plans to subsequently activate communal activities for food preparation.