KUALA LUMPUR: The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) has announced an additional allocation of RM7 million to assist flood victims nationwide, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar. This new allocation supplements the RM5 million announced yesterday, raising the total flood relief funds to RM12 million.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, RM2 million of the additional allocation comes directly from MAIWP, while the remaining amount is sourced from MAIWP’s Taqwa Foundation. The additional funds were allocated in response to the worsening flood situation and will be distributed to victims, particularly in the East Coast.

During the Soul Journey Carnival for Asnaf Youth, held in conjunction with MAIWP’s 50th Anniversary at Kolej Profesional Baitulmal, Mohd Na’im urged the public to exercise caution and avoid actions that could endanger their lives. He specifically referenced a viral video showing a man performing prayers in floodwaters
outside his home, emphasizing that Islam encourages the avoidance of potentially harmful actions.

The flood situation in several states continues to deteriorate, with the number of evacuees rising to 152,377 this morning from 146,611 last night. Kelantan remains the hardest-hit state, followed by Terengganu, Kedah, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Melaka, Pahang, Perlis, and Selangor.