KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Twenty-five people from seven families were evacuated to a relief centre (PPS) at the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) when a storm hit two villages in Sungai Buloh yesterday.
Sungai Buloh MP Datuk Seri R. Ramanan, who is also Deputy Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister, visited the victims at the PPS and was briefed on the situation by the Petaling Land and District Office, MBSA, Fire and Rescue Department, and the Royal Malaysia Police, among others.
“I would like to express my deepest appreciation to all agencies who have worked hard and collaborated with the Sungai Buloh Parliamentary Community Service Centre to provide assistance and support to the affected victims.
“I have instructed that essential aid be channelled immediately, especially to ensure the comfort of children and the sick.
“I also sympathise with the affected families and personally understand their grievances and needs,” he said in a statement on Facebook today.
Ramanan also said he will work closely with agencies of the Selangor government to expedite all forms of aid, including electrical equipment, through the Malaysian Cooperatives Commission.
Yesterday, Ramanan reportedly said the Sungai Buloh public service centre machinery was immediately mobilised to distribute aid to victims of the storm in Kampung Melayu Subang and Subang Perdana, Shah Alam.
The storm caused damage to several houses, including public facilities. No deaths were reported.
— Bernama
