Kampung bahagia: The Central Disaster Management Committee will coordinate efforts with the federal and Sabah governments in terms of basic needs, temporary accommodation, and welfare of fire victims in Kampung Bahagia, Batu Sapi, Sandakan. Deputy Prime Minister and chairman of the committee, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, stated that the priority is the safety of the victims and the immediate distribution of aid on the ground.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Ahmad Zahid expressed his sympathy for those affected by the fire, which involved hundreds of houses in the area. In his Facebook post, he mentioned the challenge of losing one's home quickly and extended his deepest sympathy to the victims and their families.

Ahmad Zahid, who is also the UMNO president, announced that the Batu Sapi UMNO machinery had been mobilised to assist victims at the scene. Assistance includes registration at temporary evacuation centres and distribution of initial aid to relieve the burden on those affected.

A total of 9,007 residents were reported affected by the fire early this morning. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. Sandakan district police chief ACP George Abd Rakman reported receiving information on the incident at 1.30 am, and the location was declared a disaster area at 4 am.