National Disaster Management Agency or Agensi Pengurusan Bencana Negara(NADMA) is a Malaysian agency under the purview of Prime Minister's Department. NADMA is the central agency tasked with coordinating and managing disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts throughout the country. It acts as a central hub for coordinating various governmental and non-governmental bodies, providing early warning systems, organizing disaster relief, and implementing recovery strategies to minimize the impact of disasters on the population and infrastructure[1].
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | August 26, 2015 |
| Jurisdiction | Malaysia |
| Minister responsible | |
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| Parent department | Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia) |
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| Website | https://www.nadma.gov.my/bm/ |
History
editBefore NADMA’s formation, disaster management in Malaysia followed the National Security Council (NSC) Directive No. 20, which outlined the roles of different agencies in disaster scenarios. However, the need for a dedicated agency became more apparent as Malaysia faced increasingly complex and large-scale disasters, such as Malaysia's Flooding 2014-2015. This disaster caused huge losses in few states including Kelantan and Terengganu. On 14th March 2015, the then-Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had announced that the government planned to establish an agency which focused on natural disaster management and were the bill were passed on 26 August 2015[2]. NADMA formally take over the coordinating task from NSC on 1st October 2015.
Functions
editImprove the abilities of the natural disaster management assets as well as Malaysian Disaster Relief and Rescues Task Force (SMART) Team.
Controversy
editThe former minister, Ahmad Shabery Cheek questioned the remarks that said NADMA were not involved in disaster management. This follows after a statement from the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Special Duties), Abdul Latiff said that NADMA only responsible for providing the compensations to the victims and not involved in disaster management.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Portal Rasmi Jabatan Perdana Menteri".
- ^ "TPM umum penubuhan NADMA". 1 January 2016.
- ^ "Umno leaders question Nadma's duties not to be involved in flood management". Malaysiakini.