According to the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), Kelantan has the highest number of evacuees, with 14,006 people from 4,288 families taking shelter at 94 centres in eight districts - Gua Musang, Jeli, Kota Baru, Kuala Krai, Machang, Pasir Mas, Pasir Puteh and Tanah Merah.

Beliau yang hadir mewakili Ahli Parlimen Kuala Selangor Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad ditemui selepas meninjau program JER di perumahan Fasa 2 Bandar Puncak Alam di sini, hari ini.

The state government, Amirudin said, had established the Selangor Rice and Rice Regulatory Authority (KSPDS) to handle issues related to shortages of stock in shops and markets.

"Namun, hasrat kerajaan negeri ini merupakan pelaksanaan yang membabitkan satu dasar besar dan memerlukan sokongan kewangan daripada kerajaan Persekutuan, selain kelulusan serta kebenaran daripada pemilik tanah berkaitan," katanya.

Amid reports of delays in Selangor over the land acquisition for the project, Amirudin said the matter was under a special committee comprising state and ECRL representatives.