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TATAU (Feb 11): A massive 80,535kg of food aid has been successfully delivered to flood victims in Tatau District, according to Tatau district officer Calvin Ligong. The aid, which was transported by air, river, and land, brought much-needed relief to stranded residents affected by the recent floods.
Calvin revealed that the final delivery of food supplies took place yesterday, reaching 6,000 affected individuals, including those from 145 longhouses, five primary schools, and three health clinics.
“The supplies were transported via air (23,270kg), river (20,839kg), and land (36,426kg). The final delivery covered areas around Anap Tengah and Muput,” he said.
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In addition to the food aid, essential medical supplies were delivered to Tuai Rumah Mapang, who had run out of medicine due to being cut off by the flood. Tatau district disaster officer Raden Azamry Raden Perhan personally handed over the medical supplies from the Tatau Health Clinic.
“I am very grateful the aid has arrived safely. I am also touched by the fighting spirit of my colleagues, who worked tirelessly in difficult conditions, braving both rain and heat,” said Raden.
The food and medical aid mission was a collaborative effort involving multiple agencies, including the Tatau District Office, Air Operations Force (PGU) of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Welfare Department, Tatau District Police Headquarters (IPD Tatau), Tatau Fire and Rescue Department, Civil Defence Force (APM), Tatau Sebauh District Education Office, and Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM).
Thanks to the joint efforts of these agencies, the residents in flood-hit areas received the critical supplies they needed to weather this challenging time.