KOTA KINABALU – The distribution of food baskets in Sabah is running smoothly, with more than 90,000 given out to date, said the state Community Development and People’s Well-being Ministry.
Minister Shahelmey Yahya, in a statement today, said 90,471 baskets have been distributed thus far in 22 districts, namely Lahad Datu, Semporna, Kunak, Tawau, Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu, Penampang, Putatan, Papar, Tuaran, Kalabakan, Ranau, Tambunan, Kota Belud, Beaufort, Kuala Penyu, Kota Marudu, Tenom, Kinabatangan, Keningau, Kudat and Pitas.
He said 3,172 baskets were distributed today in 13 districts, namely Kunak (394), Tawau (53), Sandakan (16), Papar (62), Tuaran (880), Ranau (57), Kota Belud (66), Tambunan (14), Kota Marudu (53), Tenom (54), Kinabatangan (408), Kudat (473) and Pitas (642).
The food aid is for the needy, those under Covid-19 quarantine and people living in locked-down areas. – The Vibes, October 26, 2020
