Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s government under fire over slow response to worst floods in recent memory

The Malaysian government is facing public pressure over its initially languid response to the country’s worst floods in recent memory, with ordinary citizens and activists stepping in to provide aid as the number of people displaced by the disaster rose above 60,000.Tens of thousands of people have been rescued by civilian volunteers as well as the army, police and other government agencies since the floods began on Friday.Local media said at least 10 people have died, with eight reported…