KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Yayasan PETRONAS' (YP) nationwide initiative to support communities in flood-prone areas ahead of the year-end Northeast Monsoon saw 8,750 care packages distributed across 11 states, ensuring community members have access to daily necessities when needed.
Shariah Nelly Francis, CEO of YP said, “Providing timely relief items is crucial in helping communities cope with the immediate impact of disasters. Through our collaboration with the Social Welfare Department (JKM), YP mobilised care packages ahead of the monsoon season to ensure affected families receive essential support when floods strike. We hope these contributions not only meet urgent needs, but also provide comfort, dignity, and reassurance to those impacted.”
The care packages, which include basic necessities and personal hygiene items such as towels, blankets, mineral water, cutlery, sanitary pads, diapers, wet wipes, toothbrushes and toothpaste, were delivered in phases from September to the end of October this year, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), Social Welfare Department (JKM) and PETRONAS’ regional offices. The packages are stored at designated JKM depot centres across the respective states and will be distributed to targeted evacuation centres (PPS) when flooding occurs.
To further strengthen local action and community participation in disaster response and preparedness in Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Perak, six public webinars were conducted, engaging 107 participants under the Community-based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) programme implemented by the Global Environment Centre. As an initiative under YP’s Environment pillar, the CBDRM programme underscores the foundation’s commitment to pre-disaster preparedness and to empower communities to take proactive measures against recurring flood risks.
Issued by: Yayasan PETRONASSOURCE: PETRONAS
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