MyA, IR Malaysia, and MRA provide assistance to the rural residents of Sabah

PENSIANGAN, June 15, 2023 – A total of 32 volunteers from Pertubuhan MyAmal Sabah (MyA), Islamic Relief Malaysia (IR Malaysia), and Malaysian Relief Agency (MRA) have participated in a program called ‘Ziarah Pagalungan’ to visit and provide assistance to the rural community in Sabah.

The program held from June 10 to 11, 2023, received positive and encouraging feedback from the residents of the village in the Pagalungan District, which is located near the Malaysia-Indonesia border.

According to Fathi Ridhwan bin Saidin, Senior Officer of the Program Division at IR Malaysia, the purpose of the program was to provide assistance to the residents and students of SK Lolongon through the distribution of aids and psychosocial activities.

“We are delighted to collaborate with MyA and MRA in the ‘Ziarah Pagalungan’ program. Previously, IR Malaysia has visited this several times to deliver aid such as Ramadan food packs and Cheer to School educational essentials.

“Due to the remote location, the residents face difficulties to gain basic food supplies. They have to spend high costs just to travel to the town to get the supplies. Therefore, IR Malaysia selected this area as a distribution location to alleviate the burden of the residents here,” explained Fathi.

Among the activities conducted in the program were youth sports, children’s games, motivational sessions, Maghrib and Subuh tazkeerah, as well as dental health talks. Additionally, the volunteers also distributed 50 food packs and 90 hygiene kits to the right holders.

Fathi added that the program left a profound impact not only on the residents and students but also on every volunteer.

“To reach the district, the volunteers had to endure a seven-hour journey from Kota Kinabalu, using both land and river routes. This required a great deal of physical and mental strength.

“Most of these volunteers had never set foot in a remote area before. Therefore, this visit provided them with a new and valuable experience as they were able to witness first-hand the environment and difficulties experienced by the residents,” Fathi further elaborated.

The villagers expressed their gratitude and heartfelt thanks to all those present for the assistance and activities carried out.

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An airstrike in Gaza kills 33 people

GAZA, May 15^th, 2023 – At least 33 people have been killed, and 147 people have been injured due to an airstrike that escalated in Gaza Strip since May 10^th, 2023.

Children, women, and the elderly are among the dead. The number is expected to increase.

About 51 houses were totally destroyed and around 49 are partially damaged.

The ongoing airstrike has affected 2 million people.

The borders are still closed and obstructing humanitarian assistance such as medical supplies, fuel, and goods into Gaza.

Hospitals, water, and sanitation services will be affected, due to fuel shortage to generate electricity power supply.

The urgent needs that have been identified are medical equipment, ready-to-eat food, shelter, and hygiene kits.

Currently, Islamic Relief Palestine has distributed food supplies such as vegetables, fruits, eggs, and chicken to 1,000 families in Gaza.

In addition, Islamic Relief has provided an essential medical supply for the Palestinian Ministry of Health to be distributed to the specific hospital.

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People affected by floods in Somalia is expected to rise

SOMALIA, May 2, 2023 – About 10,452 people in Beledweyne, Somalia have been displaced due to flood, caused by heavy rains occurred in the Ethiopian highlands which led to increasing water level of the Shabelle and Juba rivers in Somalia.

The road and bridges are destroyed. The farms, business, and source of income of local residents are also affected.

Islamic Relief in Somalia is ready to deliver an immediate response to help those affected.

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The uncertain weather in Pakistan have killed two people

PAKISTAN, May 2, 2023 – At least two people died, while two others were injured due to a lightning strike in Khuzdar area, Aranji, Balochistan.

A few houses have experienced partial damage to their boundary walls.

In addition, an earthquake with a magnitude 4.5 and a depth of 54 kilometers has hit Balochistan.

The earthquake tremors were also felt in Basima, Shamsi, Damag, Kharan and Khuzdar, while the areas of Kech, Panjgoor, Washuk, Khuzdar, Mastung, Surab and Lasbella experienced heavy rain.

While in Turbat city, it was hit by flood, but the situation is currently under control.

Balochistan province is expected to experience rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorm from 27^th April to 3^rd May. The heavy rain is expected to cause flash floods.

The forecasted weather conditions may lead to infrastructure and standing crops damaged in Balochistan.

Islamic Relief in Pakistan is currently monitoring the situation and will share the latest updates from time to time.

Islamic Relief Malaysia distributed bubur lambuk in conjunction with Ramadan

BANGI, April 6^th, 2023 – Islamic Relief Malaysia has distributed 210 Ramadan porridges, 100 packs of dates, and Rezeki Ramadan campaign leaflets to the public community around Bangi Sentral, Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor.

The objective of this program is to publicize and expand the announcement related to the campaigns and activities carried out during the month of Ramadan.

“In addition to actively conducting welfare programs to help the vulnerable, Islamic Relief Malaysia also feels the importance of establishing direct contact and interaction with the public community in an effort to disseminate information on the humanitarian work that is being carried out,” said Mohd Shukor Tahir, Chief Executive Officer of Islamic Relief Malaysia.

He added that this approach is also depicted as a room for Islamic Relief Malaysia staff to get acquainted and bond with the owners of the premises in the neighborhood while inviting them to participate in social responsibility work.

Hopefully, the implementation of the Rezeki Ramadan campaign and other campaigns organized by Islamic Relief Malaysia will continue to gain greater outreach and recognition as well as have the support of various parties so that the mission to help the needy can be further expanded.

Hundreds of Syrian refugee tents have been damaged by heavy rain

IDLIB, March 30, 2023 – At least 514 tents have been damaged, and 1,044 were partially damaged due to heavy rains in Idlib, Syria which affected 33,742 people in 74 refugee camps.

The biggest impact is some of the camps had just been built and were inhabited by those affected by the earthquake that hit the country recently.

Roads in most camps became muddy and impassable.

The urgent needs that have been identified are blankets, mattresses, plastic sheets, tents, and food.

Currently, Islamic Relief has planned to distribute mattresses, plastic sheets, and heating materials to help 200 affected people.

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