64 schools in Terengganu identified as flood-prone, 164 listed as temporary relief centres

KUALA NERUS – A total of 64 schools in Terengganu have been identified as being at risk of flooding following the onset of the Northeast Monsoon late last month, according to the State Education Department.

Its director Kamsah @ Kamal Mohamed said the department had held meetings and simulations to coordinate preparations for possible floods.

He said the department had also requested all agencies, including the police, Social Welfare Department and Civil Defence Force, to mobilise personnel and logistical resources immediately in the event of floods or other emergencies.

"Sometimes, floods are unpredictable. There are places where we expect flooding but it does not occur, and vice versa. However, we have discussed the data at meetings and called on all departments and agencies to help mobilise logistical resources,” he told reporters after officiating at the "Majlis Menjulang Bakti Menyulam Legasi” ceremony here today.

Kamsah said 164 schools had also been identified and listed as temporary relief centres (PPS) for the current Northeast Monsoon season.

Of these, 11 schools recorded the highest frequency of activation as PPS between 2018 and 2025.

He said 149 educational institutions, including national schools, national secondary schools, Chinese national-type schools, national religious secondary schools and vocational colleges, had been identified as being in flood-prone areas.

"We are also fortunate that Terengganu now has a permanent relief centre (PPK) at SMK Matang in Hulu Terengganu, which was completed last January and can be used this year.

"The facility was developed with an allocation of RM1 million from the National Disaster Management Agency and can accommodate more than 500 victims at any one time. Another PPK is being built at SK Banggol Peradong and is expected to be completed in March next year,” he said. –BERNAMA