POLICE are always ready to provide additional manpower including from Bukit Aman to deal with the flood disaster, especially in Johor and Sabah.

However, Inspector-General of Police Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said for the time being, there is no requirement for additional manpower in areas affected by floods as there is sufficient personnel in those locations.

He said if the need arises, the force will deploy personnel from the respective police contingent headquarters first, followed by Bukit Aman.

“So far, only Johor and Sabah are still affected by the floods and the number of evacuees is decreasing,” he told reporters after attending a flood briefing at Sri Medan police station in Batu Pahat today.

Acryl Sani said his force has received several new boats to be used during patrols and to assist other agencies in evacuating the victims.

“If there is a need for more boats in flood-hit areas, we will apply to the government. However, the assets are still adequate.

“The situation in several locations is improving, and we hope there will be no more continuous rains, causing floods,” he said. – Bernama, January 29, 2023.