The Selangor state government has donated RM1 million to its Penang counterpart, to assist flood victims following a devastating deluge which crippled the island state.
The announcement was made by Selangor Menteri Besar Azmin Ali tonight.
Besides the RM1 million, Azmin said the state government will also be mobilising civil servants to assist with Penang's cleanup.
"I have ordered all Selangor local governments to immediately come to Penang, and bring lorries, compactors, and other vehicles or machinery to assist with the cleanup work as soon as the flood has subsided," he said.
He added that some 300 volunteers from Selangor were also on their way to help with flood relief efforts.
He was speaking at a joint press conference with Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng at the at the Penang Island City Council’s CCTV control room.
Also present were DAP parliamentarians Lim Kit Siang and Liew Chin Tong.
Penang was battered by extremely heavy rain since yesterday which caused major flooding.
In the wee hours of the morning, Lim called Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi to get the army to help with the flood relief efforts.
At least five people have died due to the floods, including four senior citizens. -Mkini
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