Thai flood aid mission

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THE Kedah branch St John Ambulans Malaysia has started a week-long donation drive to help flood victims in Thailand.

State commander Datuk Dr Chng Kok Heong said the drive, which focuses on increasing food supply and other essential items for the victims, would end on Saturday.

Contributions are being collected at the organisation’s offices in Alor Setar, Sungai Petani and Kulim.

“The Kedah branch acts as the main coordinator to gather resources from various non-governmental organisations, charitable bodies and the public,” he said at a press confe-rence.

Speaking at a press conference in Alor Setar, Dr Chng said items needed by the victims included drinking water, flash lights, mosquito repellent, mosquito nets, boats, rafts, tents, water pumps, rubber boots and camping lanterns.

Helping a neighbour: Members of the Kedah Branch St John Ambulans Malaysia are collecting aid for Thailand's flood victims in a week-long donation drive led by state commander Dr Chng (centre with spectacles)

Dr Chng said the public who wished to donate any of the items could go over to 18, Jalan Raja, Alor Setar, 14-A, Jalan Sekerat in Sungai Petani or the organisation’s office on Jalan Bukit, Kulim.

He said the offices would be open from 3pm to 6pm until Saturday.

Dr Chng also said those who wished to become volunteers to help out in the relief works could also register themselves at the offices mentioned.

For further enquiries, please call the Kedah St John Ambulans secretary K. Kunna Segaran at 017-5908387 or 04-7332737.