Islamic Agencies Send Over Rm184k In Aid To Storm Victims

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Three Islamic agencies disbursed RM184,700 in aid to victims of the recent storm in Teluk Panglima Garang, including affected residents and a damaged religious school.
The contributions came from the Islamic Development Department (Jakim), the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (Yapiem) and Yayasan Taqwa - under the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (Maiwp).
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Na’im Mokhtar said the assistance will benefit 65 households and Sekolah Rendah Agama Kampung Medan, where 13 students were injured in the incident.
“Jakim contributed RM86,400, Yayasan Taqwa RM65,000 and Yapiem RM33,300. The funds were handed directly to affected residents and the school,” he told reporters after visiting the site yesterday.
He also said the aid reflects the ihsan (compassion) principle under the Malaysia Madani framework, showing the government’s commitment to supporting disaster victims regardless of background.
“Religious agencies must go beyond spiritual roles and take on social and humanitarian responsibilities to ensure no one is left behind,” he stressed.
Expediting restoration work
Of the total, RM70,000 is allocated to repair Kampung Medan religious school and its surau, which serves 1,500 students.
Na’im said restoration will be expedited, particularly for students preparing for the Al-Quran and Fardhu Ain classes assessment test on Nov 17.
He also urged all parties to come together in supporting victims and strengthening community solidarity.
“God willing, with collective effort, recovery can be accelerated. The Madani government remains committed to the welfare of the people,” he said.
The storm, which struck around 4.15pm on Wednesday, damaged six schools, a community hall and about 40 homes.
Affected areas included SMK Sijangkang Jaya, SK Sijangkang Jaya, SK Kampung Medan, Sekolah Agama Kampung Medan, SK Jalan Tanjung, SK Sungai Binjai, Dewan Wawasan Batu 9, the Sijangkang state constituency coordination office, housing areas in Batu 9 and the Taman Sijangkang Jaya industrial area.
A temporary relief centre was activated to shelter 18 people from eight families.
- Bernama

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