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Foundation Provides Aid to Storm Victims in Malaysia
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Foundation Provides Aid to Storm Victims in Malaysia

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Yayasan Harik provided essential aid to 21 families affected by a recent storm in Kampung Datuk Keramat, Malaysia.
  • The foundation distributed basic necessities like food baskets and daily essentials to ease the burden on affected families.
  • The initiative was a response to a request from the local mosque chairman, highlighting the importance of swift aid during disasters.

Twenty-one families impacted by a recent storm in Kampung Datuk Keramat, Malaysia, received essential aid through an initiative by Yayasan Harik. The foundation distributed necessities, including food baskets and daily items, to help alleviate the burden on the affected households.

Harik Fauzi, founder and CEO of Yayasan Harik, stated that the aid aims to support families through donations of food baskets and daily necessities. The program was organized following a request from Major General (Rtd) Datuk Ahmad Hadiatullah Mohd Ridzuan, Chairman of Masjid Al-Akram Datuk Keramat, who informed them of the victims' conditions and urgent need for assistance.

"Aid for disaster victims, including small-scale incidents in urban areas, should be channeled immediately to ensure the welfare of families continues to be protected," Fauzi said. "I believe assistance like this needs to be delivered quickly, with a sense of responsibility and togetherness."

Aid for disaster victims, including small-scale incidents in urban areas, should be channeled immediately to ensure the welfare of families continues to be protected.

โ€” Harik FauziExplaining the urgency and importance of providing immediate assistance to disaster-affected families.

The storm, which struck Kampung Datuk Keramat on June 26, damaged 21 homes, disrupting the lives of the residents involved. Fauzi emphasized that collaboration between welfare bodies, mosque institutions, the corporate sector, and individual donors can strengthen the network of assistance for the community, especially during disaster situations.

Yayasan Harik plans to continue its community welfare agenda through a "People for People" approach, focusing on basic needs assistance and strengthening community support. The foundation believes that prompt and responsible delivery of aid is crucial for maintaining the well-being of disaster-affected families.

I believe assistance like this needs to be delivered quickly, with a sense of responsibility and togetherness.

โ€” Harik FauziStressing the need for prompt, responsible, and collaborative efforts in disaster relief.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.