Civil Defence Force to run emergency control centres round the clock for monsoon season

The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) is enhancing its readiness for the Northeast Monsoon by keeping its operations control centers open 24/7 to better coordinate emergency responses.

APM Deputy Chief Commissioner Ghazali Abd Rahman highlighted improvements in communication systems and collaboration with disaster management committees.

The efforts include deploying additional personnel across zones and improving skills and logistics.

A recent increase in allowances for APM volunteers was also welcomed as a morale booster.

KLUANG, Oct 17 — The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) is strengthening its preparedness for the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) by operating its operations control centres around the clock to coordinate emergency responses and disaster relief.

APM Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Ghazali Abd Rahman said the move was backed by improved communication systems and closer coordination with agencies on disaster management committees at various levels to address the risks of floods, water surges and landslides.

He said communication between the southern, eastern and central zones would be improved to ensure effective coordination and allow personnel from other zones to be deployed to disaster-hit areas.

“Effective communication between zones will enable additional members to be deployed to support the more than 12,000 personnel on standby for the 2026/2027 MTL.

“We will mobilise support teams from the respective zones and work together across zones to conduct exercises and assist one another during disasters,” he said.

He was speaking after the closing ceremony of the 2026 APM Strategic Partnership Programme with the Media for the Southern Zone at the Southern Region Civil Defence Training Centre here today.

Ghazali said APM was also stepping up preparedness by improving personnel skills, maintaining and expanding its assets and logistics to ensure smooth rescue operations throughout the monsoon season.

He also welcomed the increase in allowances for APM volunteers announced in Budget 2027 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, with rates for personnel rising from RM8 to RM9 and those for officers from RM9.80 to RM10.80.

“Although the increase may seem small, it will boost morale and encourage personnel to provide the best possible service to the public and the country,” he said. — Bernama

*Editor’s note: The abbreviation APM in Malay stands for Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia, or the Malaysian Civil Defence Force. MTL stands for Monsun Timur Laut, or the Northeast Monsoon.

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马来西亚民防部队 (APM) 正在加强对东北季风的应对准备，保持其行动控制中心 24 小时全天候开放，以便更好地协调应急响应。

APM副首席专员加扎利·阿卜杜勒·拉赫曼强调了通信系统的改进以及与灾害管理委员会的合作。

这些努力包括在各区域增派人员，以及提高技能和后勤保障能力。

最近提高 APM 志愿者的津贴也受到了欢迎，这极大地鼓舞了士气。

居銮，10 月 17 日讯——马来西亚民防部队 (APM) 正在加强对东北季风 (MTL) 的准备工作，其行动控制中心全天候运转，以协调应急响应和救灾工作。

APM副首席专员（行动）加扎利·阿卜杜勒·拉赫曼表示，此举得益于改进的通信系统以及与各级灾害管理委员会机构更密切的协调，以应对洪水、风暴潮和山体滑坡的风险。

他表示，将改善南部、东部和中部地区之间的沟通，以确保有效协调，并允许其他地区的人员部署到受灾地区。

“各区域之间的有效沟通将使更多成员能够被部署，以支持为 2026/2027 年 MTL 待命的 12,000 多名人员。

他说：“我们将从各个区域调动支援队伍，跨区域合作开展演习，并在灾害发生时互相帮助。”

今天，他在南方地区民防训练中心举行的2026年APM南方地区媒体战略伙伴关系计划闭幕式后发表了讲话。

加扎利表示，APM也在通过提高人员技能、维护和扩大其资产和后勤保障来加强准备工作，以确保在整个季风季节顺利开展救援行动。

他还对首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣在 2027 年财政预算案中宣布提高 APM 志愿者的津贴表示欢迎，其中普通人员的津贴从 8 令吉提高到 9 令吉，官员的津贴从 9.80 令吉提高到 10.80 令吉。

他说：“虽然增幅看似不大，但会提振士气，激励员工为公众和国家提供最好的服务。”——马新社

*编者注：马来语缩写 APM 代表 Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia，即马来西亚民防部队。 MTL 代表 Monsun Timur Laut，即东北季风。

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