Frozen Leave for PANTAS Members in Selangor to Prepare for Northeast Monsoon Season

Leave Frozen Till January 2025 for Over 500 PANTAS Members

Leave has been frozen till January 2025 for over 500 fast response team (PANTAS) members in 12 local authorities in Selangor to prepare for any eventuality that may occur during the ongoing Northeast Monsoon season.

Selangor Local Government and Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Ng Suee Lim said preparations were made so that the teams could serve the public as best as possible.

Preparations for Any Eventuality

“We need to always be ready and mobilise to the spots, including the local councils’ PANTAS teams. All are aware and we do not allow them to take leave at this time.

“If a disaster hits, they will go directly to the location,” he told reporters when asked about flood preparations in Selangor after officiating the Menteri Besar (Incorporated) (MBI) Integrity Day at the Shah Alam Convention Centre here today.

Flood Situation in Selangor

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant operations director Ahmad Mukhlis Mokhtar was reported to have said today that 117 people from 29 families were evacuated to relief centres in Klang after heavy rain since yesterday that flooded their homes.

Assistance to Kelantan

Ng also said that the state government was studying the flood situation in the East Coast, especially in Kelantan to mobilise their local authorities’ machinery to help the people there.

“But we leave this matter to Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari to decide. If there’s a need, we will try to help because it’s a disaster. We need to help and the spirit must be there,” he said in comments on whether Selangor local authorities would mobilise to Kelantan as the number of flood evacuees rose to 59,232 people in 221 relief centres this morning, a drastic increase from 50,947 people in 207 centres last night.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Selangor government has taken proactive measures to prepare for any eventuality during the Northeast Monsoon season by freezing the leave of over 500 PANTAS members. The state government is also studying the flood situation in Kelantan and is prepared to provide assistance if needed.

FAQs

Q: Why has the leave of PANTAS members been frozen?
A: The leave of PANTAS members has been frozen to ensure that they are available to respond to any emergencies that may arise during the Northeast Monsoon season.

Q: How many PANTAS members have had their leave frozen?
A: Over 500 PANTAS members in 12 local authorities in Selangor have had their leave frozen.

Q: What is the reason for the flood situation in Kelantan?
A: The flood situation in Kelantan is due to heavy rainfall and flash floods, which have affected many families and displaced them from their homes.

Q: Is the Selangor government prepared to provide assistance to Kelantan?
A: Yes, the Selangor government is studying the flood situation in Kelantan and is prepared to provide assistance if needed.