Kuala Lumpur: Government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) have donated RM1.3 million worth of essential items to help about 20,000 flood victims in Sarawak recover from the recent floods.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the GLC Demi Rakyat dan Negara (GDRN) disaster response network stated that the initiative includes the distribution of 5,000 family assistance kits. These kits contain necessary household items such as electrical appliances, mattresses, towels, and sarongs, aimed at supporting the affected families.

The kits will be delivered to three major regions in Sarawak through the Resident’s Offices. Already, 2,500 kits have been sent to Bintulu, 1,500 to Miri, and 1,000 to Kuching, as mentioned in a statement today.

A flag-off ceremony for the programme was held last Saturday at iSecure MASkargo in Selangor. GDRN further noted that this effort is part of a larger Northeast Monsoon support initiative, with RM24 million allocated for post-monsoon recovery efforts across the nation.