Tabung Bencana NSTP-Mediaprima gives aid to flood victims in Kuala Selangor

KUALA SELANGOR: Two hundred and seventeen families affected by the recent flash flood in Kampung Parit Mahang, Jeram received aid from Tabung Bencana NSTP-Mediaprima, here, today.

Each family received basic necessities worth RM200, including cooking oil, soap, toothpaste, cleaning utensils, canned foods, packets of biscuits and grocery items.

Led by Badan Khairat NSTP deputy president Roslan Ibrahim, the one-day event was a joint effort by Badan Khairat NSTP, NSTP's volunteer brigade, and GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Giant).

Badan Khairat NSTP, NSTP's volunteer brigade, and GCH Retail (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Giant) distribute aid to two hundred and seventeen families who were affected by the recent flash flood in Kampung Parit Mahang, Jeram, Kuala Selangor. Pix by Faiz Anuar

Roslan, when met after distributing the aid said the total allocation for the supplies was worth more than RM40,000.

"We would like to thank the Welfare Department and Kampung Parit Mahang village chief Baharom Hussin, who have helped us to identify the affected families.

“The response from the families was overwhelming. This is part of the company's corporate social responsibility and we have been providing aid to victims affected by natural disasters since 2009," he said.

Recipient Ahmad Kamal Hassan, 42, from Kampung Parit Mahang, thanked NSTP-Mediaprima and Giant Hypermarket for the contribution to his family.

"I appreciate any kind of assistance and this aid will at least ease our burden. Many of our belongings especially cupboards and beds have been damaged by the flood.

"The total loss we suffered is estimated to be between RM3,000 and RM4,000. There is much work to be done and for now this aid will be very handy for my family. It came at the right time," he said.

Last month, several areas in Kuala Selangor were hit by flash floods after a nearby river burst its banks.

The areas affected, besides Kampung Parit Mahang were Kampung Bukit Kuching, Kampung Bukit Cerakah, Kampung Bukit Hijau, Simpang 3 Mosque in Jeram and a mosque in Tuan Mee estate.