Flood-Affected States Receive Assistance from Malaysian Armed Forces

Trucks Mobilized to Ferry SPM Examination Candidates

The Malaysian Armed Forces has mobilized three-, five- and seven-ton trucks to three states badly hit by floods to ferry Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination candidates between dormitories and examination centres since yesterday. The decision was made to ensure that candidates in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Kedah are able to reach their examination centres on time.

According to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also the National Disaster Management Committee chairman, the Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek had requested that the candidates be ferried by armed forces trucks. This arrangement has been in place since yesterday in the three affected states.

Flood Situation Update

There are 3,011 candidates in Kelantan, 1,734 in Terengganu, and 532 in Kedah who will sit for the SPM examination starting tomorrow. A total of 174 schools throughout the country are affected by floods, with Kelantan having the most, at 80 schools, followed by 62 schools in Terengganu and 14 schools in Kedah.

Additionally, 396 relief centres have been set up in schools throughout the country currently.

Ihsan Cash Aid for Flood-Affected Households

On the RM1,000 Ihsan Cash Aid for heads of households affected by floods, Ahmad Zahid said that currently 43,000 heads of households have been identified as qualified for the aid, which involves an allocation of RM4.3 million. Although the aid was only given to those who evacuated to registered centres, the government has decided to provide the aid to those who evacuated to newly opened centres as well.

The distribution of the aid has started since yesterday in stages.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Malaysian Armed Forces has played a crucial role in assisting flood-affected states by mobilizing trucks to ferry SPM examination candidates. The government has also taken steps to provide aid to flood-affected households, demonstrating its commitment to supporting those affected by the floods.

FAQs

Q: How many candidates will sit for the SPM examination in the flood-affected states?
A: There are 3,011 candidates in Kelantan, 1,734 in Terengganu, and 532 in Kedah.

Q: How many schools are affected by floods in the country?
A: A total of 174 schools are affected by floods, with Kelantan having the most, at 80 schools, followed by 62 schools in Terengganu and 14 schools in Kedah.

Q: How many relief centres have been set up in schools throughout the country?
A: 396 relief centres have been set up in schools throughout the country currently.

Q: How much is the Ihsan Cash Aid for flood-affected households?
A: The aid is worth RM1,000 per head of household, with an allocation of RM4.3 million.