KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Works Ministry, through the Public Works Department (JKR), has boosted preparations to manage effects from the northeast monsoon, which is set to last until March next year.
The JKR has activated its disaster operations room (BiGBen) and upgraded its eDisaster System mobile app.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the integrated operation of BiGBen and the JKR eDisaster System is not only for the public, but all stakeholders, especially agencies involved, for more efficient coordination and disaster management.
He said BiGBen is a one-stop information centre for disasters such as floods, landslides, and collapsed/damaged roads and bridges, which involve JKR’s supervision of assets along state and federal roads.
“Among the main benefits is information on road closures as well as alternative route information to enable road users to plan their journeys during the season.
“The operation of BiGBen is categorised in three stages depending on the situation during the disaster, namely, the early warning system stage, the integrated communication centre stage and the rapid action centre stage,” he said in a statement today.
Nanta said BiGBen comprises JKR employees at the agency’s headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, with the collaboration of state and district JKR, which update disaster information through the official disaster management website.
He said the JKR eDisaster System app reflects data from the website and is free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Those travelling by road during the monsoon season can plan their journeys by checking road conditions on the disaster management website, the JKR eBencana app, or the JKR road maintenance branch’s X account.
— Bernama
