Authorities in Malaysia reported that 543 people remain in temporary evacuation centres across three states on Thursday morning as flood waters continue to affect low-lying areas. Johor recorded the largest rise in evacuees, while Sarawak saw a small drop and Melaka’s figures remained unchanged.
Malaysia floods and emergency response
In Johor, the number of evacuees in Segamat rose to 159 people from 45 families as of 8am, up from 120 the previous day. The increase followed the opening of an additional temporary evacuation centre at Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Tandong at 6pm the previous evening, which took in 39 people from 10 families.
Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pengurusan Bencana Negeri (JPBN) Johor, Asman Shah Abd Rahman, said other shelters continue to house displaced residents. “We currently have 40 people at Balai Raya Kampung Batu Badak, 43 at Dewan Serbaguna Kampung Tasek, 23 at Balai Raya Kampung Paya and 14 at Balai Raya Kampung Sanglang,” he said in a statement.
The situation in Segamat is being monitored closely after two rivers exceeded danger levels. Sungai Muar at Buloh Kasap registered 9.21 metres while Jeti Sungai Tekam recorded 4.09 metres, readings that prompted heightened vigilance among emergency teams.
Roads closed and infrastructure impacts
Authorities reported that two roads are fully closed. Felda Tenggaroh 3 in Mersing is blocked after a landslip, and Jambatan Kesang-Sungai Rambai in Tangkak remains closed after bridge damage. Local officials have warned motorists to avoid affected routes and to follow directives from emergency services.
Emergency management teams continue to coordinate shelter operations, supplies and welfare assistance for those displaced. Volunteers and local agencies have been mobilised to provide food, blankets and medical checks where needed.
Sarawak and Melaka shelter updates
In Sarawak, the number of evacuees fell to 348 people from 90 families, down from 380 the previous evening. The displaced are concentrated around Kuching in Taman Desa Wira, Kampung Sinar Budi Baru and Kampung Sungai Batu, with three evacuation centres still in operation.
JPBN Sarawak reported that Dewan Masyarakat Stapok houses 203 people from 55 families, Dewan R-Piang Kampung Sinar Budi Baru shelters 129 people from 31 families, and Surau Ar-Rahman Kampung Sungai Batu is accommodating 16 people from four families.
In Melaka, disaster information from the Department of Social Welfare indicates that 36 people from eight families remain at PPS Sekolah Kebangsaan Parit Penghulu in Jasin. Those sheltered are residents of Kampung Parit Perawas Benteng and Kampung Tasek Benteng.
State and local disaster authorities said they will maintain round-the-clock monitoring of river levels and shelter conditions. Residents in flood-prone areas are urged to heed evacuation orders and to register at the nearest temporary centre if they require assistance.
National and regional agencies continue to coordinate relief efforts while engineers assess damaged infrastructure. The public is advised to consult official JPBN and state disaster information channels for updates and safety instructions.
Key Takeaways:
- Malaysia floods have displaced 543 people across Johor, Sarawak and Melaka, with numbers rising in Segamat, Johor.
- Segamat records 159 evacuees after a new shelter opened; two rivers exceed danger levels near Buloh Kasap and Jeti Sungai Tekam.
- Sarawak evacuee numbers fall to 348 while Melaka remains stable at 36 in Jasin.
- Several roads and a bridge remain closed, and authorities continue to operate multiple temporary evacuation centres.
