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PM announces additional aid of RM2,500 for each flood victim in Selangor

The disbursement of the aid is expected to begin tomorrow (November 10, 2026), while the implementation procedures and eligibility criteria will be announced by the executing agency.

Updated 21 minutes ago · Published on 09 Nov 2026 5:32PM

PM announces additional aid of RM2,500 for each flood victim in Selangor
The additional aid is intended to help victims replace household essentials that were damaged or destroyed by the floods. - November 9, 2026

THE government has announced a special additional cash aid of RM2,500 for each eligible flood victim in Selangor to help ease their burden following the disaster that struck the state.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the disbursement of the aid is expected to begin tomorrow (November 10, 2026), while the implementation procedures and eligibility criteria will be announced by the executing agency.

According to him, the additional aid is intended to help victims replace household essentials that were damaged or destroyed by the floods.

“This special additional cash assistance of RM2,500 is provided to every eligible flood victim in Selangor to ease their burden, specifically for replacing household essentials that were damaged or destroyed,” he stated in a Prime Minister’s Office release today.

Anwar has also directed that the implementation of flood mitigation projects be accelerated to address recurring flooding.

This directive is seen as part of the government’s measures to strengthen efforts in reducing flood risks and protecting residents in frequently affected areas. – November 9, 2026

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