The current flood woe engulfing major parts of Thailand are serious concern to many. Being a close neighbour sharing borders in four states of the peninsular as well as cultural and historical relations, Malaysia feels responsible to lend support to Thailand for the relief effort. Due to the desire to help Thailand, some prominent voluntary and service groups as well as NGOs and other institution has formed humanitarian team. The team lead by Dato’ Latt Shariman Abdullah, Special Functions Officer to Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

The idea initiated by the Hon Prime Minister himself for NGOs to rally in extending help to our neighbour. This call has paved the way forward to congregate the effort of bodies such as Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) and a few other NGOs.

A special account has been opened by MRC for the public or any corporate sectors who wish to donate. All the donation can be forwarded to MRC account number 5144 2210 3788 (Malaysian Red Crescent Society).

As per logistic, the Humanitarian Mission has decided to use Hat Yai, Thailand as the focal point for delivery with Bukit Kayu Hitam and Alor Setar, Kedah and Seberang Perai, Penang as the local assembly centers.