[INSTAGALLERY] Photos Of Flood Donations Being Sorted And Distributed To Those In Need
Malaysians can be a generous lot. From donations of relief items to volunteerism, we searched through Instagram to see how your donations are being sorted and distributed to affected states.
By Darian Goh — 02 Jan 2015, 01:01 PM — Updated about 10 years ago
Malaysia recently experienced her worst flood in history, affecting multiple states in the east coast of West Malaysia while displacing thousands of families
But thanks to the support and generosity of Malaysians, aid has been steadily growing and is currently being distributed to those affected by the floods
In TUDM (Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia) Subang, Malaysians are volunteering by forming human chains to stock up food, water, clothes and essentials for them to be flown over to flood-hit states
"Though I can't afford to donate aid, I can donate my time and energy", said Aris A Soladi as he helps out just by packing aid in one of the many centres in Malaysia
"Though I can't afford to donate aid, I shall donate my time and energy". A quote from aris a. solad through Instagram
Image via aris a. solad via InstagramMuch needed clean drinking water has also been packed in huge quantities to be sent out so flood victims are supplied with water to drink and cook, and for their personal hygiene
Masjid Al-Muhsinin in Old Klang Road has been turned into a one-stop relief centre for aid to come and be distributed out.
Image via muhsininmosque via InstagramLocal policemen have continuously been serving people by helping them get to dry ground, aiding women and children
Local policemen has been working round the clock to ensure that everyone is moved to higher or dry ground.
Image via amirrukhii via InstagramCustom bike shop group Red Garage Group Malaysia even went out of their way to deliver aid on their own to some of their friends who were stuck in Tanah Merah, Kelantan
Donations to iM4U, a non-profit organisation for youths have already been channeled out to Kemubu, Kelantan using all modes of transportations. From 4WD trucks...
... to even using the sampan to make sure that aid is delivered to areas not accessible by land transport
A volunteer using a sampan to distribute aid after trucks can't pass by in Kemubu, Kelantan.
Image via IM4U via InstagramFlood victims are helping each other stay afloat. Anas Alwi explains through his Instagram that during a little mission to help a friend, they saw a man wading through the flood alone before helping him onto the sampan.
Anas Alwi was on a mission to help a friend who was stuck in a house for four days. On the way there, they met a man walking through the flood alone before helping him on board.
Image via anasalwi via InstagramVolunteers have been handing out new clothes to children and families in Kuala Krai, one of the worst hit areas
Ready-to-eat meals such as biscuits that don't require cooking are being distributed in large trucks
People are lining up to receive food from constant trips from large trucks.
Image via emal_debuchy via InstagramThe villagers from the Kampung Kusial Baru, Kelantan saying "terima kasih" donations received from Selangor
Every little bit helps. Foodstuff, clothes, and water have given temporarily relief to the elderly...
The photographer expresses her sadness when she took her photo. "Cerita banjir... sedih n menyayat hati melihat gambar ini.."
Image via rossmaa_ma via Instagram... and the young. Thank you Malaysians, for your generous spirit in this trying time as a nation.
