COURTESY VISIT NY NADMA DIRECTOR-GENERAL ON MAYOR OF IPOH

IPOH, 19 JUNE 2026 – Ipoh City Council (MBI) today received a courtesy visit from National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) Director-General Meor Ismail Meor Akim on Ipoh Mayor Zamakhshari Hanipah at the MBI Building, Ipoh. 

This courtesy visit aimed to strengthen strategic relations between MBI and NADMA, particularly in the aspects of disaster management, community preparedness and coordination of the implementation of programmes related to public safety and wellbeing at the city level. 

Following the visit, a meeting was held to discuss preparations for organising the National Preparedness Month (BKN) Celebration Programme 2026, scheduled to be held in Ipoh, Perak on 5 to 6 October 2026. 

The meeting also touched on preparations for the National Preparedness Month (BKN) Launch Ceremony 2026 and the National Disaster Management Council (MBPN) Meeting No. 1/2026. 

MBI together with NADMA will play an important role as organisers to ensure the smooth implementation of the programme. The programme is expected to involve the participation of various government agencies, local authorities, uniformed bodies, communities and stakeholders related to disaster management. 

The hosting of BKN 2026 in Ipoh is an important opportunity to increase public awareness of the importance of disaster preparedness. At the same time, it also plays a role in strengthening coordination among agencies in dealing with any emergency situation more systematically, quickly and effectively. 

MBI is always committed to supporting the national disaster management agenda, while ensuring that the safety, wellbeing and resilience of the Ipoh city community continue to be given priority. 

This close collaboration between MBI and NADMA is hoped to strengthen local capabilities in disaster prevention, preparedness, response and recovery for the wellbeing of Ipoh city residents.