UAE sends Humanitarian Assistance to Flood Victims in the State of Pahang

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE through Emirates Red Crescent provided Humanitarian & Relief Assistance to the State of Pahang which benefited more than 50,000 people affected by floods

The UAE through the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), took the initiative to provide aid to the victims affected by the floods in Pahang.

The relief mission, in collaboration with the UAE Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and close coordination with Pahang State Government, focused on severely affected districts, including Pekan, Kuantan, Bera, Maran, Temerloh and Lipis.

UAE Ambassador to Malaysia Khalid Ghanim Mohammad Al-Ghaith said the mission, which started on January 12, was immediately implemented upon the instruction of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed with a follow-up by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent.

The Ambassador said the assistance is aimed at alleviating the burden faced by the flood victims due to the challenging times that they endured.

The UAE team has distributed essentials including food baskets, mattresses, blankets, detergents, baby diapers, clothes and electrical goods.

A total of 52,000 victims (about 7,500 families) benefited from this assistance. 

Meanwhile, Al-Ghaith thanked the Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah as well as the Pahang State Government for facilitating his team's efforts in distributing the aid.

The Ambassador also praised the coordination and cooperation of the various state agencies, especially the Pahang State Secretary's Office