Sabah: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor today launched the State Disaster Command Centre (SDCC), marking a significant milestone as the first of its kind in Malaysia. This initiative has been funded by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA).

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the SDCC is equipped with state-of-the-art information and communications technology, including advanced video conferencing systems and a comprehensive database designed for the efficient collection and analysis of disaster-related information. The centre, which incurred a cost of RM750,000, was completed over a span of eight months.

Jointly developed by the State Disaster Management Committee and NADMA, the SDCC is expected to enhance the efficiency of disaster response by ensuring quicker and more coordinated actions. The centre, located on Level 4, Block A of Menara Kinabalu, will act as an integrated hub for coordinating the efforts of security and rescue agencies, NGOs, and research bodies in times of disaster.