YAPEIM Allocates RM1.4 Mln To Assist Flood Victims

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YAPEIM) has allocated about RM1.4 million to assist flood victims in several affected states.

YAPEIM Board of Trustees chairman Abdul Khudus Mohd Naaim said the aid is expected to benefit some 1,500 families in Perlis, Perak, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu and Johor, and will be carried out in two phases.

“The first phase involves distributing essential items such as dry food, mineral water, hygiene kits, blankets, towels, basic clothing, baby care sets and other critical supplies based on immediate needs.

“The second phase focuses on post-flood recovery, including cleaning homes and premises, repairing damaged property, providing basic electrical appliances to replace those destroyed, supplying clean water, post-flood logistics support, and other rehabilitation assistance to help affected families rebuild their lives,” he said at the launch of the YAPEIM Flood Aid Programme 2025 here today.

He said about 1,400 YAPEIM staff and personnel from its subsidiaries will be mobilised as volunteers to flood-hit areas during the second phase.

“This post-flood initiative is crucial not only to ensure victims’ safety during the disaster but also to help them recover and move forward,” he said.

Abdul Khudus said the programme is implemented in collaboration with the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council, Permodalan Nasional Bhd and Lembaga Tabung Haji, reflecting a united effort to support flood victims nationwide.

“This programme demonstrates how the collective strength of ummah institutions can deliver far greater impact.

“It embodies the spirit of infak, compassion and solidarity, in line with religious obligations to ease the burden of those facing hardship,” he said.

From 1985 until October 2025, YAPEIM has disbursed RM723.3 million to 10.1 million beneficiaries nationwide under its three key pillars: economic, educational and community development.

-- BERNAMA