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RM100m for Palestinians but what about Malaysian flood victims?

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4, 2024: The Coverage posted a news report titled RM100 Million To Palestine But Seeking Malaysia Private Sector To Help Our Own Flood Victims.

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RM100 Million To Palestine But Seeking Malaysia Private Sector To Help Our Own Flood Victims

4 December, 2024

 

The Humanitarian Trust Fund for the People of Palestine (AAKRP) managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is approaching its target of collecting RM100 million, with RM81 million raised so far, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Speaking at the handing over of donations to AAKRP today, Anwar, who is Finance Minister, said the huge collection raised within a short time reflected Malaysia’s solidarity with the struggle of the Palestinian people.

He gave the assurance that the AAKRP would be channelled directly to obtain medicine, food, drink and basic facilities for the affected Palestinian people.

“I am overwhelmed that in a short time, we are able to raise more than RM80 million, just a little short of the goal announced which is RM100 million. This shows the concern, and we thank them, the government-linked companies, private companies and non-Muslim companies,” he said.

Source : Sinar

PM Anwar: Putrajaya giving more funds for flood recovery, private sector should also do its part

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the government will provide additional allocation to repair schools, temporary evacuation centres (PPS) and other essential infrastructure damaged by the floods

He said as of mid-December, there have been reports indicating some improvement in certain areas, however, the situation has deteriorated in Pahang and Johor.

“When the floods subside, there will undoubtedly be the need for resources and responsibility to restore what has been affected. That is why we will allocate additional funding for repairing schools and other necessary facilities.

“As of mid-December, reports suggest some improvement, though the situation has worsened in Pahang and Johor which required nationwide readiness,” he said during his speech at the monthly gathering with staff of the Prime Minister’s Department here today.

He also said that government-linked corporations such as Khazanah Nasional, Petronas, and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), along with local banks, have taken proactive measures to help reduce the burden of the victims and to support relief actions.

He then called on private companies to contribute, not just financially but also through direct involvement in relief operations.

“In times like these, direct involvement from private entities is vital,” he said.

As of 4pm yesterday, the number of flood victims across 10 states surged to 147,162, involving 44,182 families who are currently housed in 676 PPS.

Data from the Social Welfare Department’s Info Bencana portal reveals that the affected states are Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Perlis, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor, Pahang, Perak, Melaka, and Johor, with floods impacting 39 districts.

Kelantan remains the hardest-hit state, with 93,763 people from 29,135 families seeking refuge in 263 PPS across nine districts.

Terengganu follows closely, with 40,019 victims from 10,983 families taking shelter in 294 PPS in eight districts.

Source : Malay Mail