Najib: Khazanah to contribute RM10mil to aid flood victims

NUSAJAYA: Khazanah Nasional Berhad will be contributing RM10mil to aid those affected by the recent floods.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that the contribution will go towards rebuilding works and financial aid for flood victims.

"The contribution is to aid the relief, recovery and preparedness efforts in states currently affected by the floods," he said.

Najib made the announcement after launching Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour and Legoland Malaysia Resort here on Dec 10.

Najib added that the overwhelming support shown for both Traders Hotel and Legoland was further proof of the success of Iskandar Malaysia.

"Since its launch in June, Traders Hotel has welcomed 90,000 guests while Legoland Malaysia has received more than two million visitors," he said.

Najib also added that on Tuesday morning, he had attended a meeting with Khazanah's board of directors and had been briefed on their encouraging growth and performance.

"I am confident that future Khazanah projects will also enjoy similar success and details on these projects will be announced from time to time," he said.