Mohamad Sabu, the chairman of PH’s mobilisation bureau, said the coalition hopes more people will sign up when registration is available online, so that as many volunteers as possible can be deployed to rescue flood victims and their belongings.

The Amanah president said volunteers deployed to high-risk areas would be provided with the necessary equipment.

“We are ready to cooperate with anyone who can contribute their expertise or help so that the loss of assets and lives can be kept to a minimum when the floods hit,” he said in a statement.

Yesterday, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong called for the relevant agencies to make comprehensive preparations to face the risk of floods because of the northeast monsoon.

He also called for a proper system to ensure that assistance to flood victims can be provided in a prompt and efficient manner.

On Sept 29, the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said heavy rain and thunderstorms could be expected from October to November as the country moves through the monsoon transition phase following the end of the southwest monsoon period.

The Klang Valley and other parts of the country were hit by massive floods last December, resulting in 55 deaths and RM6.1 billion in overall losses.