The 2014 Flood Disaster in Kemaman, Terengganu:lessons from the Kemaman Experience
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The worsening flood condition in Malaysia has pressed for researches towards improved handling to the overall aspect of flood management. A special interest was stirred by the success of the Kemaman district over its success in reducing the impact during the severe flood of December 2014. This paper hope to shed some light on the factors and characteristics of the Kemaman practices that has made it successful. A field study had brought the researcher to the site to interview actual personalities instrumental in the execution of the Kemaman Standard Operating Procedure during the flood incident, which resulted in the identification of several factors, characters, and interesting points: planning and preparation at district area, a flood management system, clear authority & leadership and community-based flood process.
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