Torrential Rains Displace Thousands in Malaysia

Reports say thousands of people have been displaced after torrential rains caused floods in Malaysia.

Prime Minister, Ismail Yaakob said the heavy rainfall was equivalent to the total rainfall for a month in normal conditions.

Yaakob promised swift aid to flood victims as well as an initial allocation of 100 million ringgit to repair damaged houses and infrastructure.

Perak was the latest state to be hit by floods on Sunday, while the situation was worsening in six other states, causing at least 21,000 people to be evacuated to relief centers.