Ramanan: RM1mil in aid for 1,500 flood-hit families in Sg Buloh
SUNGAI BULOH: Almost RM1 million in aid has been distributed to 1,500 families affected by floods in seven areas around Sungai Buloh under the Santuni Madani Kasih programme.
Sungai Buloh experienced 16 days of consecutive flooding, resulting in significant losses for residents in seven areas. The Santuni Madani Kasih programme, a collaboration between the Human Resources Minister’s office and the Human Resource Development Corporation, distributed RM1 million in aid to 1,500 affected families. The aid includes household essentials such as electrical appliances worth RM625 per family.
Minister R. Ramanan, who is also Sungai Buloh's MP, emphasized that while the assistance is modest compared to the vast losses, it aims to alleviate the burden and assist in rebuilding lives. HRD Corp CEO Mohamed Shamir Abd Aziz was present at the program. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced an additional RM2,500 in cash aid per eligible head of household to further ease financial burdens.
The state government provided RM500 to victims at temporary relief centers. A RM12 million temporary retention pond is being constructed in Sungai Buloh to mitigate recurring flash floods.
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