Flood is the most significant natural hazard in Malaysia, which occurs nearly every year. This resulted in the people being evacuated to relief shelters. The situation at relief shelters makes it difficult for the victim to change clothes, and there is no privacy, especially when it involves men and women. Currently, there is a lack of facilities and appropriate shelter for the flood victims; hence, there is a need to revise flood-resilient strategies for relief shelter for the future community in Kota Bharu. Therefore, this research focused on how non-governmental organizations (NGOs)/National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) decide on providing suitable flood-resilient strategies for the relief shelters that can respond effectively in all flood-prone areas for the community at Kota Bharu. This research used qualitative methodology through in-depth interviews and desk reviews. The findings derived suitable flood resilience strategies for relief shelter for the community that can be applied overall in Kota Bharu. This study will contribute to a better method and long-term solution to help the government, NGOs, and the community in Kota Bharu. Future research can explore more flood-resilient strategies in other shelters that can be applied at the Kota Bharu for the local community.
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