He said the preparations should not only be to reduce floods but also to devise a proper system to ensure that assistance to the victims can be provided in a planned, prompt and efficient manner.

The King said this was in line with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, who had demanded that his people be prepared and always make preparations in dealing with any possibility in the future.

“Every year in November, the country is faced with the risk of flooding, and recently, the meteorological department (MetMalaysia) predicted that Malaysia would face heavy rains and the possibility of major floods.

“I would like to remind my subjects to brace themselves and make preparations to face this possible weather phenomenon,” he said at the national-level Maulidur Rasul celebration at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.

In conjunction with the celebration, the King called for national leaders to emulate Prophet Muhammad’s administration in various aspects of life, including the concept of administration based on good governance, politics, economy, security and justice.

He said the Prophet had taught every leader to set the right intentions, be honest in carrying out the responsibilities entrusted to them, and embrace the value of taqwa (piety) as the main principle.

“The concept of administration demanded by Islam is a trust that is always within the scope of the divine covenant between human beings and their Creator.

“So everything that the leader does must be done solely on the basis of safeguarding the welfare of the people,” he said.