Tumpat: The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) has welcomed assistance from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for flood victims, but stressed that all aid must comply with established procedures. NADMA director-general Meor Ismail Meor Akim highlighted the importance of adhering to guidelines to prevent supplies from being concentrated at only one temporary relief centre (PPS) and to ensure distribution across all affected areas.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Meor Ismail stated, "We welcome all assistance from NGOs; there are no restrictions. But every contribution must follow the procedures." He emphasized that the guidelines are not about control, but rather ensuring coordination. He noted that all aid must be routed through the state or district Disaster Operations Control Centre (PKOB), or the district police chief, who acts as the Disaster Operations Commander at the incident control post. This statement was made during his visit to the PPS at SMK Geting.

Meor Ismail further mentioned that NADMA has received only one complaint regarding NGO-donated aid not being distributed because procedures were not followed. In addition, he assured that manpower and security agency assets would be increased if flooding worsens. Currently, there are 103,500 personnel available, including 20,600 police officers, 15,640 firefighters, and 15,390 members of the Civil Defence Force. Additionally, there are 39,687 assets, which include 34,092 life jackets, 25 helicopters, and 1,172 trucks.

As of Tuesday morning, 20,146 flood victims were housed at 119 PPS across eight states, with Pahang being the latest to be affected. The Northeast Monsoon began on November 13 and is expected to continue until March 2026.