News - RM6 million funds distributed to Tsunami victims

The Government has distributed RM6 million from the Malaysian Tsunami Disaster Fund to victims in five states, Second Finance Minister, Tan Sri Nor Mohd Yakcop said today. The first stage of the distribution will be in Penang, Kedah, Perlis, Perak and Selangor. The aid is RM1,000 for relatives of the deceased, RM500 to families who were displaced and RM200 to victims who were injured. Nor Mohamad said the distribution did not include funds from the corporate sector, government agencies and private individuals which is currently being collected. "We have RM12 million in the fund and as of Wednesday, RM6 million has been distributed", he said after receiving three cheques for the victims at his office today.



Courtesy of the NST