SEREMBAN – Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) today contributed assets and equipment to rescue agencies in Negri Sembilan in preparation for the northeast monsoon season.
Petronas Southern Region general manager M. Zaki Mahat said two boats with engines, fuel tanks, as well as other boat equipment, flood victim tents (300), safety jackets (150) and raincoats (1,500) were handed over to the State Disaster Management Committee via the Malaysia Civil Defence Force in the state.
He said the initiative was part of the RM25 million Petronas flood assistance contribution announced in December 2021.
“The contribution is part of the continuous effort of Petronas to assist the agencies involved in flood preparation for the anticipated monsoon season.
“We hope our contribution and involvement could help lighten the burden of the agencies involved in helping flood victims,” he said in a statement here today.
The equipment was handed over to Negri Sembilan Civil Defence Force director, Mohd Nazri Meskam and was witnessed by Negri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. – AFP, October 20, 2022
