MMA president Dr Koh Kar Chai said more than 40 private general practitioners (GPs) were badly affected.

Most of them were in Klang, Taman Sri Muda (Shah Alam) and other parts of Selangor.

Koh said the affected clinics, all of which were located on the ground floor of shoplots, were completely inoperable after the floodwaters had reached the ceiling of the premises.

The floods destroyed all medical equipment, medical supplies, computers, printers, furniture as well as other important items.

“Damage is estimated between RM300,000 and RM500,000 per clinic.

“It is hoped that some form of assistance from the government can be provided in consideration of the GPs’ contribution in managing the pandemic.

“Many of the GPs affected were involved in Covid-19 testing and assessment, monitoring of patients undergoing home quarantine as well as participating in administering the vaccines.

“A number of these doctors had volunteered themselves for flood relief efforts despite their clinics being destroyed by the floodwaters,” he said in a statement.

Koh also said assistance from the financial and corporate sector in the form of soft loans would be much appreciated.

It was reported recently that a special parliamentary sitting on the flood disaster will take place on Jan 20.

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the special sitting had been fixed in accordance with Standing Order 11(3) of the Dewan Rakyat.

“This parliamentary sitting will discuss matters of national interest such as the floods and post-flood situation, the coordination of aid to the victims, and the long-term planning of flood disaster management,” he said.