KOTA BHARU, 15 November 2024 – Yayasan PETRONAS in November announced the launch of the Uplifting Life: Disaster Relief 2024 programme to support communities during the Northeast Monsoon. A total of 2,500 families in the East Coast receive care packages, while fuel assistance will be provided by PETRONAS to authorities and rescue agencies in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang.
The care packages, distributed in collaboration with the Social Welfare Department (JKM), are intended for flood victims housed at Temporary Evacuation Centres (PPS). Each package includes essential items such as mineral water, blankets, toiletries, and food supplies.
In Kelantan, 1,000 care packages were officially handed over by PETRONAS East Coast Region General Manager, M Ahmad Shazly bin Ramli, to Kelantan Menteri Besar, Dato’ Haji Mohd Nassuruddin Bin Haji Daud. The brief ceremony took place at the Disaster Needs Storage Depot (DSKB) in Kota Bharu. The event was also attended by Kelantan State Welfare, Family and Women Development Committee Chairman, Rohani Ibrahim.
Speaking at the event, M Ahmad Shazly stated, “PETRONAS remains vigilant in light of the heavy rainfall warnings issued by METMalaysia due to the Northeast Monsoon. Through the Uplifting Life: Disaster Relief 2024 programme, we aim to support flood-affected communities as part of Yayasan PETRONAS’ ongoing commitment to social responsibility.”
He added, “We hope these care packages will help alleviate the challenges faced by flood victims in PPS shelters. PETRONAS is also grateful for the dedication shown by local authorities in conducting rescue operations over the years. We trust that this assistance will strengthen their preparedness for the monsoon season.”
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