A total of 661 Temporary Evacuation Centres (PPS) have been identified statewide by the Sarawak Welfare Department (JKMS) in preparation for natural disasters, says Women, Early Childhood and Wellbeing Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah.
She said the centres also have stockpiles of disaster relief supplies stored at the Disaster Relief Supply Depot in Samarahan, one Mini Depot in Miri, one in Lawas, 16 disaster stores at divisional and district welfare offices, and 31 Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) across Sarawak.
“JKMS has disbursed RM21.2 million in assistance to 168,574 disaster victims from January to April 30, 2025, to ease the burden caused by the loss of property and disruptions to victims’ daily lives,” she said in her ministerial winding-up speech during the DUN Sitting here today (May 27).
According to Fatimah, the Sarawak government has approved new disaster relief rates for victims of floods, landslides, fires, and storms starting in 2025.
Among the new rates are initial Food Supplies (one-off) at RM75 per pack for households of one to five members; and Immediate Assistance (one-off) which includes pocket money at RM200 per person; daily clothing at RM300 per person; dry food at RM100 per person; and sleeping equipment at RM200 per person.
Next, school assistance (one-off) which includes school uniform and shoes at RM300 per person; and school supplies including a bag and stationery at RM200 per person.
In addition, kitchen equipment assistance (one-off) at RM1,000 per household; shelter assistance (one-off) for the purchase of temporary housing materials or rental, ranging from a minimum of RM1,000 to a maximum of RM10,000 per household; daily food assistance at PPSs, either as packed meals or cooking rations, at RM50 per person per day; and dry food assistance for isolated victims, at RM100 per pack per person for a one-week period.
