It seems that for many Malaysians, this coming New Year may not be celebrated with laughter and merriment, but with tears and heartache. The recent floods that have been happening nationwide—and in the midst of a pandemic, no less—signals a bitter end to 2021. Some of us may not get the chance to celebrate Christmas, let alone spend the holidays at home with family and friends.
To those who are in high-risk zones, do make preparations in case you need to evacuate. If you want to know more about areas affected by the flood, do visit the Public Infobanjir Official Website to stay up to date on the latest announcements.
Aside from that, if you know anyone who is affected by the floods, don’t forget to lend a helping hand. If you’re able, please consider helping them weather through the storm. If you want to make an anonymous donation to the various humanitarian organisations currently assisting with flood relief efforts, here are some channels you can go through.
How You Can Help Flood Victims
The following organisations and agencies are currently accepting both monetary and non-monetary donations to aid those affect by the floods. Even something as small as RM10 can make all the difference. So, let’s join hands in spreading some charity love this season of giving!
Mercy Malaysia
Mercy Malaysia, also known as Malaysian Medical Relief Society, is a non-profit organisation that provides medical relief, sustainable health related development and risk reduction activities for vulnerable communities in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
- Contact number: 03-2276 2116
- Type of donation: Monetary
- Donation platform: Bank transfer
Klang District Office
The Klang District Office is the governing body responsible for the welfare of the people of Klang. Since Klang is one of the places affected by the floods, they are accepting all forms of donations to help with flood relief efforts.
- Contact number: 012-606 6114
- Type of donation: Both monetary and non-monetary
- Donation platform: Bank transfer (monetary), call (non-monetary)
For non-monetary donations, kindly call the contact number shared above.
Selangor Library
The Selangor Library has recently been converted into a relief centre for flood victims living in Selangor area, particularly in Shah Alam. They are now in desperate need of supplies like pillows, bedding, baby formula, diapers, slippers, cleaning equipment, etc. So if you have any of these items to spare, donate them as follows.
- Contact number: 03-5519 7667
- Type of donation: Non-monetary
- Donation platform: Drop-off (Pustaka Raja Tun Uda, Shah Alam.)
Great Heart Charity
Great Heart Charity is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing assistance of all kinds to the needy. They have currently reached their goal of raising 40k for flood relief victims but are still open to accepting monetary donations which will go towards more relief work.
- Contact number: 014-705 6107
- Type of donation: Monetary
- Donation platform: Bank transfer
MUDA
Political party MUDA led by Muar MP Syed Saddiq is currently funnelling all donations to flood relief efforts nationwide. They have currently secured over 1 million ringgits in donations from Malaysians. If you wish to contribute to this cause, you can make a monetary donation.
- Contact number: 017-713 8661
- Type of donation: Monetary
- Donation platform: Bank transfer
Yayasan Ikhlas
Yayasan Ikhlas is a humanitarian agency dedicated to providing relief for orphans, the disabled and the impoverished. They are currently funnelling funds to support flood relief in Klang Valley.
- Contact number: 03-8926 5954
- Type of donation: Monetary
- Donation platform: Bank transfer
Malaysian Red Crescent
The Malaysian Red Crescent Society is a humanitarian organisation dedicated to providing education on humanitarian values and disaster management. They are currently supporting flood relief efforts nationwide, particulary in Johor and Pahang.
- Contact number: 03-2142 8122
- Type of donation: Monetary
- Donation platform: Online portal or Bank transfer
MyCare
MyCare is a humanitarian NGO dedicated to providing relief for the needy both within and outside Malaysia. They are currently funnelling their funds to support flood relief efforts in affected areas.
- Contact number: 03-8941 2341
- Type of donation: Monetary
- Donation platform: Bank transfer
Malaysian Relief Agency
The Malaysian Relief Agency or MRA is a non-profit NGO dedicated to humanitarian efforts. They are currently assisting flood victims by providing food aid to flood victims in the Hulu Langat area, Sungai Lui and other affected parts of the country.
- Contact details: 03-9174 4672
- Type of donation: Monetary
- Donation platform: Bank transfer
Sph2onge Malaysia
If you or someone you know has been terribly hit by the flood you may need some assistance cleaning your house. Sph2onge Malaysia is offering free post-flood cleaning services. However, due to the overwhelming requests for their services, Sph2onge is also starting a fundraiser to procure more cleaning equipment. If you want to give them a hand, please send your donations as follows.
- Contact number: 017-7698004
- Type of donation: Monetary
- Donation platform: Bank transfer
Motherhood Baby Fair Flood Relief Collection Centre
Motherhood will also be participating in flood relief efforts at this year’s Motherhood Baby Fair. From the 30th of December to the 2nd of January from 10am to 10pm, we will be setting up a donation booth at Setia City Convention Centre for anyone who wants to lend a helping hand. So if you have anything that you want to donate, do stop by and drop them off at our Flood Relief Collection Centre.
- Contact number: 03-2721 4870
- Type of donation: Non-monetary (Baby-related and household-related items)
- Donation platform: Drop off
Join Us in Helping Those in Need
It’s important to celebrate the holidays after such a dark period. But don’t forget to remember those who are suffering as well. We must all look out for one another during these trying times and come out the other side as a better, stronger, community. So lend a helping hand to those in need this holiday season. We can do this together—Malaysia boleh!
All of us here at Motherhood would like to wish our dear readers a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year with love!
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