[SHARE] Malaysians Of All Creed Are Rallying Support For Flood Victims Via Social Media
Messages of encouragement and prayers from Malaysians all over flood social media as evacuations and rescue efforts continue in the East Coast.
By Samantha Khor — 26 Dec 2014, 04:00 PM — Updated about 10 years ago
As rescue efforts continue in the East Coast following the worst flood to ever hit Malaysia since 1971, Malaysians have taken to social media to share messages of support as well as calls to action for donations and volunteers
Local celebrities such as Lisa Surihani, Mizz Nina and Aznil Nawawi have taken to their Instagram accounts to call for Malaysians to help the flood victims via donations or to volunteer in rescue efforts
The flood has also struck close to home for songstress Siti Nurhaliza and actress Noor Neelofa, whose family members are affected by the flood's devastating aftermath
On Twitter, #PrayForPantaiTimur and #PrayForMalaysia have been trending since yesterday as a show of solidarity for those affected by the flood
Aerial images as well as on-scene photos of the flooded areas have gone viral under these tags, as shared by Malaysians to draw attention to the catastrophic aftermath of the floods
Thoughts and Prayers to the people of Kota Bharu. Hope the flood subsides soon. #PrayForPantaiTimur pic.twitter.com/t3WkqdauLG
— Reuben W.J Kang (@reubenkang) December 25, 2014
I dont think i've seen a flood this bad this honestly makes me so sad #PrayForMalaysia pic.twitter.com/tcGdf0KLoL
— AMAR AMIRUL (@AmarAmirul_) December 26, 2014
breaks my heart to see this Please save the animals too #PrayForPantaiTimur pic.twitter.com/2HbIZ56Ny4
— danial (@afellaa) December 25, 2014
"@tweetmiraa: Besut right now #PrayForPantaiTimur #PrayForPerak #PrayForMalaysia pic.twitter.com/VWvehUsQ5Z"
— blank (@pykahhh_) December 26, 2014
Netizens have also taken to offering their prayers and messages of support for victims of the flood as well as to voice their hope for a better year ahead
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the flood victims in East Coast of the peninsula. #PrayForPantaiTimur #PrayForMalaysia
— Oh My English! (@Oh_My_English) December 26, 2014
Lets give a few minutes of our time and pray for safety of the people in Malaysia. Specially heavily flooded area. #PrayForMalaysia
— TAEHYUN & MINO (@NamsongUpdates) December 26, 2014
Some places in Johor and Negeri Sembilan dah mula naik air. Allahu. Pls be safe everyone. Keep praying for our country #PrayForMalaysia
— ChaqNorris™ (@EyfanChaq) December 26, 2014
Flood in malaysia is no joke almost everywhere tho pls sent some help or at least pray for our safety #prayformalaysia
— syu. (@exoayy) December 25, 2014
2014 has been tough but we are tougher. Stay strong and be safe, everyone! #PrayForMalaysia
— 방탄소년단 (@visualtaejin) December 26, 2014
What I'm putting out to the Universe right now: The floods in the affected states to subside as soon as possible. #PrayForPantaiTimur
— Ceddy Lopez (@CedJLo) December 25, 2014
Some, including literary exponent A. Samad Said, have penned poems to express their thoughts and feelings in regards to the dire situation
Sebiji golfa di Amerika, pelepah hanyut di Pantai Timur; dua pemimpin tersenyum ria, ramai murbawan tak sempat tidur.
— A Samad Said (@asamadsaid) December 25, 2014
Trifle droplets in my eyes, Rain with violence in disguise, Floods had quickly came by, I send prayers to the sky. #PrayForPantaiTimur
— Jin Shern (James) (@JamesJSChai) December 25, 2014
Most importantly, these trending tags have provided a wide platform to call for Malaysians to lend a hand to the victims by donating cash and necessities as well as to share emergency hotlines
Boleh jg drop di sk setiawangsa.They need more drinks & foods.Whatever you can give, pls do. #PrayForPantaiTimur pic.twitter.com/TUgIbHniUL
— ديانة بحرين (@DenaBahrin) December 26, 2014
People donating, don't forget cups and plates, trash bags, and sanitary pads to add to the already obvious #prayforPantaiTimur
— Captain Rahmat (@rahmatomar) December 26, 2014
Spread this guys! #projekbanjirERA #PrayForPantaiTimur pic.twitter.com/fT4HoMhgqa
— Zahid Baharudin (@zahidbaharudin) December 26, 2014