INT. KELANTAN VILLAGE - DAYABDUL (40s), a farmer, smiles as he watches his children play near a small stream. Their laughter fills the air. Mak cik JAMNAH (70s), Abdul's neighbor joins him.MAK CIK JAMNAHThe harvest looks good this year, Abdul.ABDULAlhamdulillah (Praise be to God). But worried about the monsoon. The village elder warned the drainage system can't handle heavy rain.MAK CIK JAMNAHAgain? We pleaded for upgrades, but those in the city...ABDUL (shakes his head)Empty promises.INT. MINISTER's OFFICE - DAYZAINI BAHAROM (50s), the Finance Minister, reviews a project proposal - Kelantan Flood Mitigation. He circles the budget for the drainage system with a red pen.ZAINI (to himself)Too much. Can easily be halved.He glances at a manila envelope on his desk, bulging with cash. A sly grin spreads across his face. He picks up a phone and dials a number.ZAINI (on phone)The Kelantan project... adjust the mitigation budget. We can manage elsewhere.LATERZaini admires a luxurious watch on his wrist, a new addition to his collection. He pockets a similar manila envelope with a satisfied smirk.EXT. KELANTAN VILLAGE - NIGHT (MONTHS LATER)Heavy rain pounds the village for days. The overflowing river roars. Abdul desperately reinforces his house with sandbags.INT. KELANTAN VILLAGE - NIGHTWater surges through the village, engulfing houses. Screams pierce the night. Abdul struggles to hold onto Mak cik Jamilah on their rooftop. Fear and despair cloud their faces.EXT. KELANTAN VILLAGE - DAY (LATER)The floodwaters recede, revealing a scene of utter devastation. Destroyed houses, overturned cars, and mud everywhere. Rescue workers in boats search for survivors. Abdul walks through the wreckage, grief etched on his face. He finds Mak cik Jamilah's lifeless body under debris. He collapses beside her, sobbing.INT. LUXURY HOTEL SUITE - NIGHTZaini relaxes in a plush robe, sipping champagne. News reports of the Kelantan floods play on TV in the background. He glances at them with a flicker of annoyance before turning the volume down.