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Malaysia is experiencing one of the worst flood crises seen in a decade, with more than 150,000 people evacuated and tragically lives lost. While many have returned to their destroyed homes as floodwaters receded, the Malaysian Met Department has warned of a second wave—a monsoon surge likely to occur from December 8th to the 14th on the east coast. On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Shah Fiesal Hussain, Head of Global Operations for MERCY Malaysia, which has been providing emergency response efforts to the severe flooding.

Datuk Dr Kasemani Embong says respiratory infections accounted for the highest number of cases, followed by skin diseases.

Tanah Merah flood victims brace for a second wave despite receding waters.

Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri says the recent floods have significantly affected the mental and emotional well-being of those impacted.

Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof the government has a process in place to assess the affected areas so that appropriate allocations can be made.

The first wave of floods that affected Terengganu since last month claims four lives.

In Tumpat, people return home to find many houses collapsed, with walls, roofs, and broken furniture scattered around.

Khairul Aming says the centre is currently facing a shortage of aid items for flood victims in Kelantan due to limited supplies.

The concentration of wind is expected to occur in Kelantan and Terengganu from Tuesday evening until the early morning of Wednesday.

Some displaced residents were able to return home and the worst floods in decades began receding in some areas.

Azman Adnan says MoE is confident the issue involving students sitting for these examinations during the disaster can be properly managed.

In the current situation, it is good not only to contribute funds but also to deploy machinery, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Amzan Abd Malek says that of the three flood-hit districts in Pahang, only SPM candidates in Raub have been affected so far.

Two elderly men who drown while monitoring livestock in Machang, Kelantan.

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