PDRM Receives Help Worth RM490,000 For Flood Rescue Ops From 7-Eleven
7-Eleven Malaysia contributed 30 inflatable boats, 30 boat engines, 300 life jackets, and other basic necessities to the Royal Malaysia Police to conduct flood rescue operations.
By Nurul Qistina — 07 Dec 2022, 04:41 PM
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has received humanitarian help from 7-Eleven Malaysia, in conjunction with the flood rescue operations
According to Bernama, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani said the additional assets and rescue equipment received will help improve the quality of PDRM's services, especially in flood operations.
"The boats will be distributed to PDRM departments, with 12 units going to the General Operations Force, nine to the Federal Reserve Unit, and five to the Marine Police," he said at the handover ceremony today, 7 December.
"Meanwhile, the Special Action Unit and the 69 Kommando force will each receive two units."
Bukit Aman Department of Internal Security and Public Order director Datuk Seri Hazani Ghazali read out the speech on behalf of Acryl.
Aside from the boats and life jackets, 7-Eleven has also donated 30 boat engines and other basic necessities that will be distributed to the flood victims
The total amount of the contribution from 7-Eleven is approximately worth RM490,000.
PDRM also intends to construct a mobile kitchen as part of the post-flood initiative for the food preparation process, Hazani stated during a press conference following the handover.
"Based on past experiences, there were parties who sent food over, but the food was stale and could not be eaten by the flood victims," he said.
"If there are any mobile kitchens, we can cook on the field and distribute the food to the flood victims and personnel involved."
When it comes to dealing with floods and the aftermath, PDRM believes that they are fully prepared to face any situation that will come their way
Aside from necessities and equipment, PDRM have also recruited personnel from other government agencies in preparation for the flash floods.
"We are ready, as there are almost 70,000 personnel from all agencies, including the police, military, and all agencies involved are ready, including the backup teams," Hazani said.
