KOTA TINGGI, The overall losses due to flooding across the country were successfully reduced to RM755 million last year, compared to RM1.03 billion in 2022, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. He said RM275 million reduction was achieved through efficient management and close cooperation among various parties via disaster risk reduction measures. 'In 2022, we incurred losses and damages amounting to RM1.03 billion, but with the implementation of disaster risk reduction measures, the losses were successfully reduced by RM275 million,' he told a press conference following the launch of the 2024 National Preparedness Month (BKN). He said two weeks ago, the Cabinet also approved the National Disaster Risk Reduction Policy and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to coordinate disaster risk reduction efforts. These measures will be implemented nationwide, and he urged all State Disaster Management Committees, chaired by the state secretaries, to undertake similar efforts. Source: BERN AMA News Agency