PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim praised the coordinated efforts of government-linked companies (GLCs) and local banks in responding to the ongoing floods.
"GLCs under Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas), and Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNB) have mobilised their companies, and local banks have also taken proactive steps to assist," he said during the Prime Minister's Meeting with PMO staff for December 2024 today.
"It would be ideal in the current situation to offer not just funds but also equipment. Let every private company from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, and Penang come down to the field," he added.
Anwar, who is also the finance minister, said that the government has allocated additional funds to repair facilities after the seasonal disaster.
"We have also allocated additional funds to repair schools, relief centres (PPS), toilets, and others," he said.
Anwar, who recently toured flood-hit areas with Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar and National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) director-general, expressed admiration for the commitment shown by frontline workers and affected residents.
"I am deeply moved. While the comfort of the shelters is limited, I am grateful and proud of the service provided," he said
Anwar in his speech called on civil servants to meet public expectations with improved performance following the implementation of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), which comes into effect this month.
"As I have urged, this is a recognition we believe is just," he said.
Anwar, however, reminded staff of the heightened expectations that come with the revised remuneration.
"I only hope that, moving forward, we ensure much better performance, as the people are expecting it," he said.
Yesterday (Dec 1), Deputy Prime Minister and Nadma chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the number of flood victims at temporary relief centers is expected to decrease next week, following a forecast of reduced rainfall by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia).