Professor Dato’ Ir. Dr. Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor, Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Malaya (UM), launched the Flood Relief Fund and Mission to provide assistance for staff, students and the public who have been affected by one of Malaysia's worst floods in recent history.
According to Professor Hamdi, as a university that applies oneness as one of its core values, UM remains in solidarity with Malaysians during this difficult time and joins the nationwide effort in providing necessary assistance to the flood victims.
“A total of more than 300 volunteers consisting of staff and students have been mobilised in Phase 1 of the Relief Mission starting today until Friday. They will assist in cleaning the affected areas and also removing debris, which are among the immediate challenges faced by the victims.
“The public can also donate to the Flood Relief Fund through e-pay.um.edu.my with their e-wallet. UM will channel the funds to provide financial and food assistance to those affected by the floods,” he added.
Sarinah Sallip, Chief Coordinator of the Flood Relief Mission 2021 said, the first aid mission was mobilised today to Kampung Tengah, Batu 13, Puchong and also Bukit Lanchung, Subang Jaya where assistance in terms of manpower for house cleaning, moving of furniture, washing equipment, as well as food donations were provided.
“This aid mission will be continued in several other locations in the Klang Valley and we hope that this aid can help ease the burden of our brothers and sisters a little. To date, a total of 250 staff of Universiti Malaya have been affected by this disaster,” she said.
Donations can be sent via https://epay.um.edu.my/ > DONATION > UM Flood Relief Fund 2021.
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