Malaysian, Indonesian NGOs channel initial aid of RM400,000 to earthquake victims
Individuals receiving free meals after the earthquake in Turkey on Monday. - Photo by EPA
Malaysia Prihatin movement spokespeman Saifulnizam Muhammad said RM250,000 in cash will be handed over this week for search and rescue efforts.
He said RM150,00 was allocated for winter cloths including gloves and sweaters that would be flown from Malaysia through Turkish Airlines.
“The matter has been discussed with the Turkish embassy and they are simplifying the process for the aid to enter Syria.
“We will send a team to carry out the survey on Thursday to identify the aid needed,” he said in a virtual press conference today.
He said the aid includes temporary shelters such as tents, canvases, mattresses, pillows, blankets, petrol and heaters as temperatures hit below one degree Celsius.
“Thousands are stranded at roadsides or in their cars for shelter,” he said.
Those interested in donating can do so through Muslim Volunteer Malaysia at https://donation.mvm.org.my/donations/urgent-gempa-turki-syria/ or via the Malaysian Muslim Volunteer Organisation Maybank Account 5648 0164 7699.
