Najib to return from holiday to oversee flood situation

According to a statement issued by the Prime Minister's office, Najib is set to chair a meeting and receive briefings from the National Security Council, the National Disaster Management and Relief Committee, the state government and local emergency responders.

Najib will also meet people affected by the flooding and discuss new measures to support those who have been displaced.

A government spokesperson said in the statement that during his time abroad, the Prime Minister received daily updates on the situation, and spoke to Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He also instructed the National Disaster Management and Relief Committee through Muhyiddin, to step up their efforts in assisting those affected by the floods.

“Following recent reports that the situation had continued to worsen, the Prime Minister felt it was necessary to return to personally oversee the response,” said the spokesperson.

Meanwhile, Najib, in the same statement, said that he is deeply concerned by the floods.

“I feel for the people who have lost their homes, and the families who have lost loved ones.

“While I have been away, I have been in constant contact with the National Security Council and the National Disaster Management and Relief Committee, who have assured me that they are doing everything they can to help those who have been affected.