assist flood victims

Government agencies and GLCs have been urged to engage in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes to assist flood victims.

The Armed Forces (ATM) will be asked to mobilise its assets to assist states from the east coast that are affected by floods, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The Selangor government has contributed RM500,000 each to the Kelantan and Terengganu governments to assist flood victims in the two states.

KPWKM has channelled an allocation of RM4.5 million to assist flood victims in the country this year, said its minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.

The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) have mobilised three teams to assist flood victims in Kelantan and Terengganu, according to Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein.

A total of RM1.4 billion has been allocated to assist flood victims in the country with aid up to RM61,000 provided for each of them.

Apart from food aid, they also distributed basic necessities such as blankets, hygiene and prayer kits, electrical items and cash to those affected.

Siti Zailah said the aid included comforters, mats, blankets, towels, sarong, hygiene kits and other basic necessities.

Six telecommunications companies came together to contribute a total of RM25 million to assist flood victims in several states.

All agencies must take swift action and work more aggressively to assist flood victims in Taman Sri Muda, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

Information personnel and agencies of KKMM including the Malaysian Family Community have been asked to immediately assist flood victims.

A total of 4,819 members of the JBPM including Auxiliary Fire Brigade have been mobilised to assist in the rescue work and relocate the victims to PPS in six states affected by floods.

Tan Sri Noh Omar said the allocation on the basis of 'quick-wind' was an initiative by the government to assist flood victims in overcoming the recurring floods.

The Prime Minister said he wants the authorities to ensure the drainage system in the state was smooth to prevent such incidents from recurring.

Thailand's Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha has directed Thai military forces in southern Thailand to assist flood victims in Kelantan.

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