How Singaporeans can further help Malaysians affected by floods

Singapore — Thousands of Malaysians continue to be affected by the heavy torrential rains and floods that began on the evening of Dec 17. 

The Malaysian government has come under fire for a response people believe has been too slow, with victims saying there has been little or no aid or assistance to clean mud-drenched homes.

The Singapore Red Cross (SRC) announced on Dec 21 that it is pledging US$100,000 in humanitarian aid to both the Malaysian Red Crescent and the Philippine Red Cross to support relief efforts for those affected by the flooding.

The SRC appealed for support toward its efforts, and the government announced the next day that it is contributing US$60,000 to support SRC’s fundraising.

And while many other organisations and individuals have stepped in to donate to flood victims before Christmas, the magnitude of the damage brought by the flood means the collection of donations is still ongoing.

Here’s how you can take part:

Red Cross

On its giving.sg page, over a thousand donors have donated toward the organisation’s $200,000 goal, but there’s still a ways to go.

“Your donations would go towards the relief and recovery of affected communities, with a focus on emergency healthcare, first aid assistance and distribution of hygiene kits, shelter tool kits, tarpaulins, hot meals, clothes, mats, blankets, surgical masks to evacuation centres,” reads the campaign description.

Malaysian Red Crescent

The Malaysian Red Crescent Society is specifically targeting donations toward victims in Selangor, including people living in Klang, Shah Alam, Hulu Langat.

Its efforts are ongoing, and details may be found here. 

 

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The Hope Branch

Comedian Harith Iskander and his wife, Dr Jezamine Lim started The Hope Branch to bring aid to those in need during the pandemic, and their efforts have extended to flood victims in Hulu Langat and Shah Alam.

Donation details may be found here.

 

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The Happy Bank

This youth-driven group has been working with underprivileged and marginalised communities in Malaysia and is currently aimed at helping flood victims. Donate to their efforts here.

 

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