Anwar announces additional RM2,500 aid for flood victims in Selangor

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced an additional RM2,500 in cash aid for eligible flood victims in Selangor, with payments expected to begin tomorrow.

In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said the assistance was to help affected households replace essential items damaged or destroyed by floods.

It said the implementing agencies would announce the eligibility criteria and payment details.

Anwar also directed flood mitigation projects to be expedited to address recurring flooding.

The announcement comes as the number of flood victims taking shelter at relief centres in Selangor more than doubled to 583 people from 163 families as of 3.40pm today, compared with 215 people from 55 families this morning.

All victims were housed at four temporary relief centres in Kuala Selangor, reported Bernama.

In Perak, the number of flood victims in Hilir Perak fell slightly to 419 people from 124 families, down from 439 people from 130 families this morning.

Last Friday, Selangor menteri besar Amirudin Shari said the national disaster management agency and the state government would provide up to RM1,500 in aid to flood victims in the state.