Turkish Embassy asking its citizens in Malaysia to donate essential items


Rescuers continue to search for victims and survivors trapped under the rubble in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, Feb 9, 2023. - REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov

KUALA LUMPUR: The Turkish Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has called on its citizens in Malaysia to send winter clothing, basic amenities and food aid following the devastating earthquake which hit the country recently.

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page the Embassy called on those interested to send these items to the Yunus Emre Enstitüsü here.

"You can deliver your donations to the address of Yunus Emre Enstitüsü Kuala Lumpur in Ampang, by packing them in an orderly manner and clearly writing the size/number of the aid material on the box (if possible, also in English).

"Materials within the scope of donations in kind (other than financial aid) must be unused and suitable for winter conditions," it said.

It said the required items include winter clothing for adults and children such as coats, raincoats, boots, sweaters, trousers, gloves, scarfs, hats, socks and underwear.

Other materials required are tents, beds, mattresses, blankets, sleeping bags, tube catalytic stoves, heaters, thermos, flashlights, power banks and generators.

Food boxes should contain canned food, children's food, while other items needed include diapers, cleaning and hygiene items as well as sanitary pads," it said.

The embassy said cash donations could be made to the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Authority via www.afad.gov.tr/depremkampanyasi2.

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

Man vandalises ATMs, injures another after failing to withdraw cash
Body of woman found snagged on fishing net line in Sungai Kuantan
Boat capsizes in strong currents near Tanjung Manis, one missing
Police probe after woman allegedly pushes boy, hits toddler at KL mall
Teen injured after fall from second-floor Tampoi flat following seizure
First two FA-50M aircraft arrive at Kuantan airbase
Cops probe trespass after group removes inmates from Klang rehab centre
PM Anwar makes time to mingle with free helmet recipients at SIC
PDAM: Report RON95 contamination claims to KPDN, not social media
All schools in Selangor to operate as usual tomorrow

Air Pollutant Index

Note: API is calculated based on 24hr running average of the most dominant parameter.

Highest API Readings

    Select State and Location to view the latest API reading

    Others Also Read