Increasing public awareness in facing disasters such as floods should be a priority in improving the country's disaster management.

National Security Council (NSC) director-general Rodzi Md Saad said based on observations after the week of floods that hit the country, it would be timely for the people's resilience or "community resilience" to be strengthened.

"In confronting the challenges brought by a disaster, we cannot rely on the government alone. It’s time we mobilise the people and this should be made a national agenda. Like Covid-19, the community's attitude in practising the new norms is of paramount importance because if there is...