Floods: PM thanks UAE govt over donation to Armed Forces personnel affected by deluge

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has recorded his appreciation to the government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) for extending contributions to more than 700 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel families affected by the floods.

In his official Facebook post, he said the affected Armed Forces personnel received basic necessities and food aid presented by UAE Ambassador to Malaysia, Khalid Ghanim Mohammad Al-Ghaith, to MAF represented by Defence Forces chief Jen Tan Sri Affendi Buang.

"I wish to express our thanks to the government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the kind gesture as Malaysia and UAE have a cordial relationship. Even though the two countries are far apart, such goodwill is highly appreciated,” he said.

Ismail Sabri said the donations would be distributed from this weekend to affected MAF families especially in Selangor and Pahang.

"Congratulations to MAF and BAKAT (Armed Forces Family Welfare Association) who will be making arrangements for the contribution,” he said.

The aid presentation by the UAE government to MAF was held at Wisma Perwira on Thursday (Dec 30) and was also attended by BAKAT chairperson Tengku Puteri Seri Teja Puan Sri Tengku Muhaini Sultan Ahmad Shah. - Bernama