Malaysians must develop self efficacy in facing natural disasters such as flood and not rely just on rescue agencies, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Shahidan Kassim said today.

In a written reply to Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz (BN-Tanah Merah), Shahidan said the public should "emulate" developed countries such as Japan, where the onus to save oneself and avoid casualties starts with the individual.