GOMBAK, Oct 26 — Yayasan Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI continues to strengthen the state’s social support network by channelling RM50,000 in aid to various vulnerable groups in Gombak today.
Its head Ahmad Azri Zainal Nor said the contributions include assistance for storm and fire victims, zakat wakalah distribution to asnaf (eligible zakat recipients), electronic devices for secondary school students, and food basket aid for vulnerable families.
The initiative reflects the foundation's commitment to ensuring that every form of assistance provided delivers immediate and meaningful impact on the people’s well-being.
“Today, we are in Gombak to carry out Yayasan MBI's contribution programme. It includes zakat wakalah, aid for storm and fire victims, as well as tablet donations for school students.
“There is also food basket assistance for vulnerable families. For fire victims, the amount of aid depends on the level of damage, between RM1,500 and RM3,000, while storm victims receive RM1,000,” he said after the contributions handover ceremony at Dewan Komuniti Kampung Wira Damai today.
Meanwhile, storm victim Azrin Azmi, 36, from Kampung Bahtera Wira Damai, described the aid as a lifeline after her home was severely damaged for the fifth time due to strong winds.
“When the storm hit, not only did the ceiling collapse; even the walls cracked. The toilet, kitchen, and bathroom were all damaged, and the house was half-flooded.
“I was shocked because this time the aid came so quickly. Usually, zakat assistance takes three to four months, but this was lightning-fast. Thank you to Yayasan MBI,” she said.
For Lamiah Ahmad, 64, the immediate assistance meant a great deal after her house was badly damaged when the roof was blown off by strong winds.
“When it happened, the roof rolled away. I have lived here for 40 years, and this has never happened. Alhamdulillah (God be praised), I am truly grateful the aid arrived quickly because I did not have the money to repair it,” she said.
Student Siti Nuriyhan Ilias, 17, expressed her gratitude upon receiving a tablet to help her prepare for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations.
“I have never owned a tablet before. Now I can use it for research and school assignments.
"I was embarrassed to ask my parents since they have many commitments, so I am really touched to receive this help,” she said.
