Anwar announces additional RM2,500 aid for flood victims in Selangor

Selangor's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional RM2,500 cash aid for eligible flood victims in the state, with payments set to commence the following day. The assistance aims to help affected households replace belongings damaged or destroyed by the recent floods. Anwar instructed agencies to expedite flood mitigation projects to tackle recurring flooding issues.

This announcement follows a significant rise in the number of flood victims sheltering at relief centres in Selangor, with the count more than doubling to 583 individuals from 163 families by 3.40pm today, compared to 215 people from 55 families this morning. All victims were accommodated at four temporary relief centres in Kuala Selangor, according to Bernama.

In contrast, Perak reported a slight decrease in the number of flood victims in Hilir Perak, falling to 419 people from 124 families, down from 439 people from 130 families this morning. The national disaster management agency and the Selangor state government had previously pledged up to RM1,500 in aid to flood victims in the region, as reported by Amirudin Shari, the state's menteri besar, on Friday.