While the condition around Xingshan is improving, areas in the central and northern part of the state remain critical.

64,000 are displaced with 7 people died. Parts of the state are effectively crippled without water and electricity. Segamat, Kota Tinggi and some villages have been cut off in recent days.



Five other states are also affected which resulted in a total of 80,000 evacuees in relief centres nationwide. The 'Red Stage' warning remains as further torrential rains and storms are expected to hit other parts of the country.

The relief efforts are, however, far from satisfactory as rescue operators are slow to react which prompted many to take action on their own, driving back to hometown, to save their trapped family members. Whilst the people are lamenting incompetence and disarray in the rescue efforts by the government emergency services, the Deputy Prime Mini-star Najis Rojak had turned down several offers by countries wanting to help.

Lootings are widespread. Many have complained of uniform personnel and 'ordinary rescuers' of asking flood victims to pay to be rescued while they screamed out for help. I think these people should be locked up!

The MCA has setup relief stations around Johor with about 500 volunteers delivering aid and rescuing victims. Those interested to contribute food and other supplies may call: Ong See Tian at 012-7232 991 and Jason Teoh at 019-7111 516.