Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Threads WhatsApp TelegramKUCHING (Sept 29): Sarawak is on high alert to face the Northeast Monsoon (MTL) that is expected to occur from November to March 2026, with over 7,000 frontline personnel, over 20,000 volunteers and about 12,000 logistic assets in place to tackle any flood incidents in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said a total of 7,407 personnel from various security and rescue agencies, such as the police, State Health Department, Social Welfare Department, Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department and the Sarawak Security and Enforcement Unit (UKPS), have been mobilised. “We have 3,637 land assets, including multi-purpose vehicles; 8,619 water assets, including boats; as well as 14 air assets like helicopters and drones. “This is crucial because there are areas that are very far, and it will take time for the rescue vehicles to reach them. Commenting on the support facilities, Uggah said 658 temporary relief centres have been identified statewide.