Johor Bahru: A coalition networking of government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs) known as GLC Demi Rakyat dan Negara or GDRN (GLC For the Rakyat and the Nation) today announced post-flood assistance of RM1.2 million for those affected by the floods in Johor.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Yayasan Hasanah trustee and managing director Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki stated that the assistance would be in the form of 3,850 family kits containing electrical appliances and food supplies to help affected families recover and prepare for Aidilfitri. The foundation, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA), will distribute the kits to victims in Johor Bahru, Pontian, Kluang, Kota Tinggi, and Batu Pahat.

The initiative is the result of collaboration involving 11 organisations such as CIMB Islamic, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan Diperbankan (KWAP), Lembaga Tabung Haji, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, Maybank Group, Permodalan Nasional Bhd, RHB Bank, Yayasan Hasanah, Yayasan Petronas, Yayasan Sime Darby, and Yayasan TM.

Hasanah Foundation and Yayasan TM, secretariats of GDRN, expressed hope that the donation would provide relief and necessary items for the affected families to celebrate Aidilfitri. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to supporting communities in need and demonstrates solidarity, concern, and commitment to community recovery efforts.

Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki also noted that as of March 17, GDRN had contributed RM23.9 million to assist communities affected by the recent floods in the country.