10 August 2019
State Housing and Local Government Committee Chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo said the Penang Island City Council had received 150 complaints, while the Seberang Perai Municipal Council received 152 complaints about the fallen trees which blocked traffic and damaged properties. Jagdeep, who is also Datuk Keramat state assemblyman said 20 victims had to be evacuated to a temporary relief centre set up at the Hashim Yahaya Mosque, while 31 victims from six families were housed at two relief centres in Seberang Perai.
MCDF deputy chief commissioner Norhafifi Ismail said the calls were received via the MERS 999 hotline from in the districts of Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Pendang, Padang Terap, Sik, Kuala Muda, Kota Setar, Yan, Kulim and Pokok Sena.