KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development has advised individuals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and private sector entities wishing to assist flood victims to coordinate with the Social Welfare Department (JKM), National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), or District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) chairman. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri emphasized the necessity of ensuring that aid distribution is more organised and comprehensive, facilitating movement, especially to areas that are cut off or pose safety risks.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Minister Nancy Shukri urged NGOs and private sector entities not to act independently but to mobilise aid through government agencies. She acknowledged the emotional connection to the victims, often family or friends of the aid providers, but stressed the importance of coordination. “Contact NADMA, JKM, or the district office…without proper notification, we won’t be able to assist, as some areas are hard to assess. We al
so want to ensure that no victim is left without assistance,” she stated. The ministry assured that aid would be coordinated and distributed in collaboration with JKM and NADMA.

The Minister made these remarks after attending the National Population and Family Development Board’s (LPPKN) Jalinan Kasih 2024 programme and the opening of LPPKN’s Fertility Clinic for full-paying patients. She highlighted that coordination with all relevant agencies is being conducted carefully as part of a whole government approach to assist flood victims. She confirmed that, so far, there have been no reports of flood victims not receiving aid.

She also noted a specific incident in Rantau Panjang, where the area became isolated due to flooding, but assured that it was promptly addressed. The flood situation has worsened in several states, with Pahang becoming the latest affected state. The number of victims placed in temporary relief centres has risen to 152,377 this morning, compared to 146,611 last night.