Surau: Victims are our friends and neighbours


Open to all: The viral photo showing the Taman Free School surau which took in some 60 flood victims regardless of racial backgrounds after the massive flood on Saturday.

GEORGE TOWN: A resident in Lengkok P. Ramlee says he is indebted to the surau committee members at Taman Free School for providing shelter to about 40 non-Muslim flood victims, including his relative.

“I dread to think what would have happened to my relative if not for the help from the nice people from the surau,” said factory worker C.G. Teh, 51.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Woman arrested for allegedly throwing newborn from 10th floor of JB flat
MetMalaysia: Weak earthquake hits Kundasang
Police obtaining witness statements to wrap up slapping case probe
Penang cops tracking down cable theft suspects following viral video
Kapit boat capsize: Missing man found drowned
Ampang Line to operate in temporary mode from June 3, says Rapid KL
Johor polls: BN assessing list of candidates submitted, says Zahid
Small fire breaks out at hardware chain store outlet in KL mall
Simpang Renggam fatal crash: Transport Minister calls for probe to be expedited
Man feared drowned after boat capsizes in Sarawak's Banting River

Others Also Read