By DayakDaily Team
BINTULU, Jan 31: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has announced initial assistance of RM1,000 to every registered household head (KIR) affected by the floods and evacuated to a temporary evacuation centre (PPS).
Speaking to reporters after visiting the PPS at the Bintulu Civic Centre yesterday (Jan 30), the Petra Jaya MP said the aid is to help ease the flood victims’ burden.
“I will also discuss with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim about other assistance that is required after receiving a full report from the district disaster committee,” he said as reported by Bernama.
He also added that the government is coordinating the delivery of additional supplies such as mattresses and blankets from other divisions to Bintulu.
Meanwhile, he advised flood victims to follow all instructions from the authorities to ensure their safety and to facilitate the proper distribution of assistance.
He also urged them to register at evacuation centres and contact the District Office or Resident Office for necessary aid.
At the same time, he expressed gratitude to the Bintulu Resident’s Office, as well as all agencies, rescue teams, volunteers, and others who have played a significant role in assisting those affected by the floods.
Fadillah also commended Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Arts (MOTAC) Dato Sri Tiong King Sing for his dedicated efforts in aiding flood victims in the Bintulu parliamentary constituency. — DayakDaily
