Support available for students in flood-hit areas

Timely aid: Fadhlina presenting school supplies to children with cancer at a Back-to-School programme organised by Persatuan Sahabat Kanak-Kanak Kanser in Mydin Bukit Mertajam. Also present is the association’s chairman Maznah Tayib (second from left). — Bernama

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Some 18 financial support initiatives have been rolled out specially for students affected by floods, says the Education Ministry.

Its minister Fadhlina Sidek said the aid could only be given after an application for assistance is received, because the form of aid would be according to the applicant’s needs.