BANGKOK: The Malaysian Embassy in Bangkok has distributed dry food supplies to 10 Malaysians and locally recruited embassy staff who were directly affected by the floods in the Thai capital.
Malaysian Ambassador to Thailand Datuk Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah said the dry food supplies, which could be stored for an extended period, were distributed to those affected on Sunday (Sept 27).
"The aid was handed to 10 recipients identified as being directly affected by the floods, comprising locally recruited embassy staff and Malaysians in the surrounding areas,” he said.
According to Wan Zaidi, the assistance was an early emergency intervention aimed at easing the burden of those facing disruptions to food supplies and daily necessities due to the floods.
He said the initiative also reflected the Malaysian Embassy’s concern for the welfare of affected Malaysians and its staff.
The mission was led by Wan Zaidi as head of mission, while the on-ground distribution and coordination were headed by Malaysian Defence Attaché to Thailand Brig Gen Datuk Samsul Rizal Musa.
Aid distribution was carried out from 10am to 7pm on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Wan Zaidi said the embassy would continue to monitor the flood situation in Bangkok and provide assistance to affected Malaysians and embassy staff.
He advised Malaysians in affected areas to remain vigilant amid forecasts of continued rain until Sept 30 and to refer to the official travel advisory issued by the embassy from time to time.
Malaysians in the Thai capital have also been urged to stay in contact with the Malaysian Embassy for assistance and updates.
Those who require consular assistance, or have information on other Malaysians who may be affected by the floods, can contact the embassy at +66 2 340 5720, +66 2 340 5731 or +66 87 028 4659, or email mwbangkok@kln.gov.my.
Persistent heavy rain since Thursday (Sept 24) has caused flooding across all of Bangkok’s 50 districts. – Bernama
