KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) has contributed RM4 million through partnerships with several delivery partners to carry out essential relief efforts to areas that are affected by flood.
It said in a statement that the fund would be utilised to provide immediate assistance and facilitate long-term recovery for those affected by the floods such as in Kelantan (Kota Bharu, Pasir Mas, Gua Musang, Bachok, Tumpat) and Terengganu (Besut, Dungun, Hulu Terengganu).
PNB also said the fund would be used to assist the flood affected areas in Kedah (Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar), Negeri Sembilan (Tampin) and Selangor.
"The contributions are disbursed through partnerships with aid organisations that include Yayasan Ikhlas, Mercy Malaysia, Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YaPEIM) and Malaysia Relief Agency (MRA).
"It would be focused on immediately distributing food supplies such as ready to eat meals and necessities such as community tents, blankets, mattresses and hygiene kits,” it said.
Allocations will also be given for recovery initiatives such as back to school and other essential supplies to families, home repairs, and restoring healthcare services and enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives once the flooding recedes, PNB said.
PNB said RM900,000 of the allocation has been disbursed earlier and utilised to procure a rescue boat and other items such as school uniforms, shoes and bags for affected students, disaster emergency bags and a community upliftment programme.
"As we anticipate the continuing challenges posed by year-end floods, PNB would remain proactive in our approach and work closely with our delivery partners to ensure impactful assistance to Malaysians affected by the floods,” it said. - Bernama
