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Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025 Text Size: Hajiji and others observe some of the equipment at the centre. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor launched Malaysia's first State Disaster Command Centre (SDCC), funded by the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), on Wednesday. He said the centre, jointly developed with Nadma, would enable faster and more coordinated responses to disasters. The SDCC, located at Menara Kinabalu, will serve as a central hub for coordinating the efforts of security agencies, NGOs and research institutions. Equipped with advanced communication technology and a disaster database, the RM750,000 facility was completed in eight months. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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