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The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Sabah launches Malaysia's first state disaster command centre
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah has officially launched the country's first State Disaster Command Centre (SDCC), a major step in improving disaster response coordination. The facility, funded by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), was inaugurated by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. The RM750,000 centre, located on Level 4 of Menara Kinabalu's Block A, is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including video conferencing systems and a disaster data analysis database. Hajiji noted that the SDCC will serve as a unified platform for security agencies, NGOs, and research bodies during emergencies. 'Jointly developed by the State Disaster Management Committee and NADMA, the SDCC will ensure quicker and more coordinated responses during disasters,' he said. The project took eight months to complete and is expected to streamline disaster management efforts across Sabah.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Sabah launches first Disaster Command Centre in Malaysia
Hajiji launching the State Disaster Command Centre. KOTA KINABALU (July 2): Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor launched the State Disaster Command Centre (SDCC), the first such centre in Malaysia funded by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA). 'Developed jointly by the State Disaster Management Community and the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), the SDCC would ensure swifter and more coordinated actions in the event of a disaster,' said Hajiji at the opening ceremony of the SDCC at Menara Kinabalu, near here on Wednesday. Located on the fourth floor, Block A Menara Kinabalu, the SDCC will serve as an integrated platform to coordinate the actions of security and rescue agencies, NGOs and research bodies during disasters. The SDCC is equipped with the latest information and communication technology, including a video conferencing system and a comprehensive database for gathering and analysing disaster information. The RM750,000 centre took eight months to be completed. Present were Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Datuk Ariffin Arif, NADMA Deputy Director General Datuk Dr Abdul Gapar Abu Bakar, State Secretary Datuk Seri Panglima Sr Safar Untong, Sabah Commissioner of Police Datuk Jauteh Dikun, State Internal Affairs and Research Secretary Datuk Ag Shahminan Ag Sahari as the State Disaster Management Committee secretariat and Malaysia Civil Defence Sabah director Mohd Yusoff Samad.
