Penang Police Step Up Preparedness For Northeast Monsoon

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Penang police are stepping up preparations for the Northeast Monsoon (MTL), including improving personnel deployment, operational asset readiness and coordination with relevant agencies to ensure a swift response in the event of a disaster.

Penang police chief Datuk Dennis Lim Kwang Keng said all departments and district police headquarters had been directed to improve their preparations to ensure the force remained at an optimal state of readiness throughout the monsoon season.

He said preparedness was among the matters he emphasised in his address at the Penang Contingent's November 2026 monthly assembly at the Penang Contingent Police Headquarters here today.

The Penang Fire and Rescue Department had earlier identified 51 high-risk areas prone to flash floods in the state and stepped up daily patrols in preparation for the 2026/2027 Northeast Monsoon.

Its director, Mohamad Shoki Hamzah, was reported as saying that all 51 locations had been identified as flood hotspots, with Seberang Perai Tengah recording the highest number at 18, followed by Barat Daya (13), Timur Laut (10) and Seberang Perai Utara and Seberang Perai Selatan, with six each.

Meanwhile, Lim reminded all Penang police personnel to uphold integrity, discipline and professionalism in carrying out their duties, stressing that abuse of power, extortion and misconduct would not be tolerated.

He said public trust must be maintained through efficient, transparent and integrity-driven service delivery.

He also commended police personnel for their initiative and commendable actions in assisting the community, while urging the contingent to strengthen teamwork and maintain service excellence.

“I would also like to congratulate all award recipients and urge everyone in the Penang Contingent to continue strengthening teamwork, fostering a culture of integrity and maintaining service excellence for the well-being and safety of the community,” he said.

At the event, 19 senior police officers were recognised following confirmation of their promotions to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), while 34 individuals received certificates of appreciation for their dedication, commitment and contributions to the force. 

-- BERNAMA