Malaysia To Spend Nearly $335 Million For Flood Relief: PM
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Malaysian Prime Minister, Ismail Sabri announced on Wednesday that his government would provide assitance to those who have been affected by floods
Malaysia will provide 1.4 billion ringgit ($334.93 million) in cash aid and other forms of relief for those devastated by severe floods this month, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said on Wednesday.
Since December 17, nearly 70,000 people have been displaced while at least 48 were killed, after unusually high rainfall caused severe flooding in eight Malaysian states.
Ismail Sabri said in a statement that government relief measures would include direct cash aid for at least 30,000 affected households, death benefits, relief on utility bills and vehicle repairs.
It will also include funds for post-flood cleaning and reconstruction, particularly in the worst-hit states of Selangor and Pahang.
