NGOs, individuals must channel flood aid through state disaster committee, says Nancy

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Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and individuals providing aid to flood victims must do so through the State Disaster Management Committee, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.  She said this was important to ensure smooth disaster management and efficient aid distribution, especially in areas cut off by floods.  Read more at https://tinyurl.com/3nfuptfm  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00The State Disaster Management Committee has been designated as the central coordination point for all flood relief efforts,

00:08announced Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

00:13This directive applies to both NGOs and individual donors seeking to assist flood victims.

00:19Speaking during her visit to the Temporary Relief Centre at Dewan Haji Qamaruddin in Kampung Segedup on Thursday,

00:26Nancy explained that centralised coordination is essential for effective aid distribution, particularly in flood-isolated areas.

00:35She cited examples of challenging locations like Bakenu and Sibuti in Miri,

00:40where even the Social Welfare Department faces difficulties delivering basic supplies such as tents due to high water levels.

00:48The Minister also emphasised the importance of proper victim registration through the Social Welfare Department.

00:55She highlighted that affected families are eligible for R1,000 in assistance,

01:00and this information needs to be clearly conveyed to all victims.

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