KUALA SELANGOR, Nov 12 — Flood victims in the Bukit Melawati area who have yet to register are urged to visit the nearest temporary relief centre (PPS) immediately to ensure they do not miss out on assistance.
Bukit Melawati state constituency coordinator S. Thiban said registration with the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) was required to receive aid, along with verification by the village head.
Two PPS have been opened in the area: SRA Bukit Kuching and, most recently, a PPS in Kampung Tanjung Siam, after the existing PPS could not accommodate all the victims.
“The existing PPS could not accommodate everyone, so some victims had to be moved to another location. Assistance from Yayasan Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporation) or MBI has been very helpful to residents, including flood victims.
“However, to receive assistance, flood victims must go to a PPS to register with NADMA. Those who are not registered will not receive aid. I would like to urge flood victims who have yet to register to come to the PPS, where their details will be verified by the village head,” he said.
Thiban was speaking to the media after a flood aid distribution ceremony for residents at the SRA Bukit Kuching PPS, conducted by Yayasan MBI chief executive officer Ahmad Azri Zainal Nor.
Meanwhile, Kampung Bukit Kuching village head Zulkipli Tugimim said various agencies have provided assistance to safeguard flood victims' welfare and comfort at the PPS.
However, he hopes that cleaning assistance will also be provided at the PPS and affected residents’ homes, particularly to help senior citizens before they return.
“Thank you to Yayasan MBI for providing contributions to flood victims who are in great need. However, we also need assistance with cleaning the relief centre and residents’ homes.
“Some of the residents may be senior citizens, so their homes need to be cleaned before they move back in. I hope the relevant parties can provide cleaning assistance,” Zulkipli said.
As of 2.11pm today, seven PPS have been opened in the Kuala Selangor district, accommodating 1,143 flood victims from 317 families.
SK Dato’ Maharaja Lela recorded the highest number of evacuees at 393, followed by SRA Kampung Bukit Kuching with 283.
