‘Hasten flood clean-up activities’

13 December 2013| last updated at 11:47PM

KUANTAN: TENGKU Mahkota Pahang Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah wants all relevant agencies to speed up the cleaning of flood-stricken areas in the state to prevent the spread of diseases.

"Since the floodwaters have receded in most areas, I hope the residents will also step up measures to keep their vicinities clean, including clearing clogged drains and disposing rubbish in garbage bags.

"People must look out against infectious diseases and I believe a clean neighbourhood will keep rats and cockroaches away. I want the authorities to take a more proactive role in addressing issues involving cleanliness," he said after a briefing by Kuantan Municipal Council president Datuk Zulkifli Yaakob here yesterday.

The Public Services Department's (PSD) newly-formed JPA4U volunteers hit the ground yesterday to help victims clean their homes and distribute aid.

Led by PSD director-general Tan Sri Mohamad Zabidi Zainal, about 60 members took part in various chores, including helping to distribute food and washing homes at Cenderawasih here.

He said JPA4U had about 300 members and they hoped to encourage more youngsters from the department's agencies to participate in humanitarian activities.

In Pekan, Sultanah of Pahang Sultanah Kalsom, who is also the patron of the Sultan Ahmad Shah Environment Trust, handed personal hygiene items, including toothbrush, soap and blankets, to 153 families who were sheltering in SM Sains Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.

In Seremban, Energy, Green Technology and Water Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said power supply to affected areas in Pahang was expected to be fully restored in the next four days.

As of yesterday, there were still areas without power supply.

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'Hasten flood clean-up activities'