Flood: Temporary closure of Hulu Terengganu Inland Revenue Board
Media Statement
January 4, 2017 18:28 MYT
January 4, 2017 18:28 MYT
Ismawi Ismail, 40 swaddled his son, Aidil Hanifah, 3, while escorted by wife, Norisa Awe, 34, as they make their way to the relief centre in Kampung Paya Besar after their residence was inundated by floodwater. - BERNAMApic
Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) would like to inform that the Hulu Terengganu Revenue Service Centre in Terengganu was hit by floods today.
The centre has been temporarily closed beginning today until the situation returns to normal following advice from the authorities.
Customers who wish to enquire on tax matters are advised to visit IRBM's website at www.hasil.gov.my
The number of flood victims in Terengganu has risen to 13,547 compared to 4,352 at 9pm last night.
The relief centres have been increased to 124 from 77 to shelter 3,161 families.
The Social Welfare Department through its 'Infobanjir' application, stated that Besut district recorded the highest number of victims with 4,152 (1,147 families) now staying at 51 evacuation centres compared to 1,476 (361 families) at 23 centres last night.
The Drainage and Irrigation Department in its website, publicinfobanjir.water.gov.my, reported that the water level in six rivers in four districts had exceeded the danger level.