Mercy Malaysia in Aceh to help again


Quake impact: People trying to rescue those who are trapped under the rubble of a collapsed building at Pidie Jaya in Aceh. — Photo courtesy of Norazam Abu Samah of Mercy Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Mercy Malaysia’s Norazam Abu Samah spent four years in Aceh after the 2004 tsunami helping in the rebuilding effort.

Upon hearing that a 6.5-magnitude earthquake had struck Aceh this time, the architect packed his bags and rushed back to Aceh to assess what Mercy Malaysia could do to help this time around.

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