Nearly RM500,000 given out to flood victims in five states, says deputy minister


JOHOR BARU: Close to half a million ringgit have been given away to flood victims in affected states since the monsoon season started in November last year, says Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan (pic).

The Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) said he hoped that the aid will help alleviate the burden faced by the evacuees during these challenging times.

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