Selangor plans to amend TABA enactment to enable immediate disaster fund use, with RM90 million currently inaccessible for slope management.
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor government plans to amend the enactment governing the Natural Disaster Trust Fund (TABA) to facilitate easier utilisation for disaster management.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said TABA currently holds RM90 million but has never been used since its 2011 establishment.
He explained that any disbursement requires tabling and approval at the State Legislative Assembly, preventing immediate response measures.
“Disaster management efforts in the state are typically financed through this fund rather than TABA,” he said during the state assembly.
Selangor maintains two disaster funds – TABA and the State Disaster Trust Fund – both managed using annual government allocations.
The federal government contributes approximately RM13 million through NADMA while the state allocates around RM12 million annually.
The State Disaster Trust Fund currently holds between RM24 million and RM25 million for disaster operations.
Amirudin was responding to Mohd Rafiq Mohd Abdullah (PN-Kuang) who inquired about TABA allocation conditions.
The proposed amendment would also strengthen district disaster units’ preparedness.
This includes enabling asset purchases and infrastructure project implementation as mitigation measures.
If approved, the state government plans to allocate RM5 million to RM10 million specifically for slope management.
This follows findings identifying slopes as a key area requiring urgent attention. – Bernama
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