SANDAKAN, April 22 — The Federal Government today announced a compassionate aid of RM1,500 for families affected by a major fire in Kampung Bahagia here early Sunday.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the financial assistance will be coordinated and channelled through the Implementation Coordination Unit (ICU) under the Prime Minister’s Department and the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma)
Describing the incident as among the most serious fire disasters in the country, he said his visit was aimed at offering support to victims and discussing immediate follow-up measures with Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.
“While this is not a long-term solution, it is an immediate measure. I want the assistance to be delivered promptly, as the affected families need assurance,” he told reporters here today.
Earlier, Anwar visited the temporary evacuation centre at the People’s Housing Project (PPR) hall in Taman Batu Sapi and inspected the fire site in Kampung Bahagia.
Also present were Hajiji and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud. — Bernama
