Caring for the people: Sultan Abdullah speaking to flood victim Hamidah Karim, 82, at the SMK Seri Semantan temporary relief centre. — Bernama
TEMERLOH: Parties involved in managing floods must not be selective in providing aid, says Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.Sultan Abdullah also reminded flood victims to be patient and to not quickly find fault over arising issues.
“I also want to advise those in temporary flood relief centres (PPS) not to be quick-tempered.
“I hope government officials will also attempt to help as best as possible and assist all in the PPS fairly,” His Royal Highness told reporters after visiting flood victims at the PPS set up at Dewan SMK Seri Semantan, Mentakab here yesterday.
Earlier, Sultan Abdullah visited the PPS at SK Desa Bakti here besides handing out donations to more than 300 heads of households placed in the two evacuation centres.
As of 2.10pm yesterday, a total of 1,365 flood victims from 398 families were housed in seven PPS operating in Temerloh.
The Sultan also told flood victims to comply with the authorities’ instructions to move to PPS for their own safety.
Sympathising with the flood victims, His Royal Highness prayed for a speedy recovery from the disaster and advised them to take care of themselves and their families, especially those with small children.“Now that the season is uncertain due to climate change, we must always be prepared.
“It is possible that this year will be a bit faster than the previous year, so we hope that it (the flood) will end quickly. Let’s pray together,” said the Pahang Ruler.
The Sultan also ordered that the flood mitigation project in the state be expedited by the government for the people’s well-being.
“I hope there would be less rhetoric; they should speed up the flood mitigation project, specifically in Sungai Semantan, Temerloh, apart from deepening rivers,” said Tuanku. — Bernama
