ALOR SETAR: The Finance Ministry and the Education Ministry are partnering to provide urgent aid for the repair of schools impacted by recent floods.
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said that the initiative aims to expedite the reopening of affected schools to limit disruption to the students' education.
"On Saturday (Dec 7), the Finance Ministry's Ihsan Madani Squad, consisting of 120 members, carried out cleaning efforts at SK Lengkuas, SK Suka Menanti, SK Seri Amar Diraja, and Klinik Desa Sungai Baru.
"This squad has been deployed for post-flood missions to assist with cleaning operations, deliver food aid, and provide other necessary assistance," he said during his visit to SK Lengkuas to supervise the flood recovery efforts.
The squad is made up of personnel from the ministry, Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), CIMB Bank, and GLC Demi Rakyat dan Negara (GDRN).
Amir Hamzah further noted that the programme ensures aid is delivered promptly and directly to those most in need.
"The government remains dedicated to ensuring that those affected by disasters like floods receive assistance swiftly without unnecessary bureaucracy. This is to help them quickly return to their normal lives," he said.
During his visit, he also inspected the flood recovery efforts at Sultan Abdul Halim Airport.
In addition, the Finance Ministry supplied new carpets for Masjid Suka Menanti and Masjid Kariah Derang.
A total of 1,300 food aid baskets were distributed to flood victims at temporary relief centres in SK Gunung and SK Sri Gunung.
The aid also included personal hygiene kits, mattresses, mats, replacement of damaged mosque equipment, jet washers, waterproof boots, gloves, and face masks for cleaning operations. – Bernama
