By Sofia Nasir
SUBANG JAYA, Nov 2 — The Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) conducted a joint disaster preparedness exercise with three security agencies for the anticipated northeast monsoon (MTL).
Subang Jaya Deputy Mayor Datuk Mohd Zulkurnain Che Ali said the two-day simulation, which began yesterday, aims to train rescue personnel to face actual disaster scenarios.
"Today, we are conducting a safety training session with the police from the Subang Jaya and Serdang district police headquarters, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), and the Malaysian Civil Defence Force.
"MBSJ's preparedness context in facing MTL encompasses not only rescue assets and facilities but also our members' readiness to face challenges," he said.
Zulkurnain was speaking at the officiation of the training session at Tasik Puchong Prima today. Also in attendance were Subang Jaya District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Azlan Wan Mamat and Serdang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner A. A. Anbalagan.
He added the disaster preparedness exercise involved 110 members of the Special Action Squad, with the support of 12 rescue assets from all related agencies.
The exercise managed by the Petaling Zone JBPM involved exposure to boat handling, rescue, and victim evacuation.
Previously, Selangor JBPM director Wan Md Razali Wan Ismail said there are 390 flood-prone locations, with Hulu Langat having the highest at 78, followed by Klang with 65.
The third-highest locality is Sepang with 54, followed by Kuala Selangor with 51, Petaling with 44, Gombak with 33, Kuala Langat with 30, Sabak Bernam with 20, and Hulu Selangor with 15.
