THE public has been asked to be on high alert when participating in activities that pose a risk from the water surge phenomenon.

Fire and Rescue Department director-general Abdul Wahab Mat Yasin said this is due to the onset of the Northeast Monsoon where higher-than-usual rainfall is expected, beginning November until March next year.

“In Perak, there are seven hotspots to take note of, namely Sg. Bil Behrang, Sg. Dang, Sg. Kg Ruah Bt. 7, Sg. Lata Kijang, Sg. Lata Iskandar, Sg. Ulu Slim and Sg. Trolak,” he said at JBPM’s Perak-level Fire Safety Carnival in Ipoh today. 

Meanwhile, Abdul Wahab said the department will continue to educate the public on safety awareness, especially on fires.

He said this initiative will be strengthened through the policies under Malaysia Madani introduced by the  Local Government and Housing Ministry via the Fire Learning Hub Centre at fire stations across the country.

This initiative was refined during the ministry’s Strategic Plan Refinement Workshop 2023-2025, he added. 

Today’s event, attended by more than 4,000 visitors, featured various activities such as a colouring contest, fire safety awareness talks and demonstrations, quizzes, an exhibition and more. – Bernama, October 29, 2023.