NGO: Get waterproof bags to keep vital items


IPOH: With the monsoon season picking up pace, those living in flood-prone areas have been urged to invest in at least one waterproof bag per household.

Global Environment Centre (GEC) river care programme manager Dr K. Kalithasan said having waterproof bags would greatly expedite the evacuation process, adding that it would be better if each household could have two waterproof bags.

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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.

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