Kuala lumpur: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed that immediate assistance be provided to victims of the recent longhouse fire in Austin Ikew, Song, Sarawak. Minister of Communications and MADANI Government spokesperson, Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, announced the directive following a Cabinet meeting today.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the fire affected a 29-door longhouse, displacing 76 individuals from 20 families. All victims are currently being housed at a temporary evacuation centre. The Prime Minister has instructed that aid be expedited for all those affected, as confirmed by Fahmi during a press conference after the meeting.

Meanwhile, Fahmi mentioned that Anwar also congratulated Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya Presint 11 (1) for winning the World's Best School Prize in the 'Supporting Healthy Lives' category. This recognition was achieved through its innovative mental health project, HELPIE, a mobile app developed in 2023 to raise awareness and support for student mental wellbeing. Fahmi highlighted that this achievement has brought international recognition to the country's education system, and the Cabinet is both proud and supportive of this success.

Additionally, Anwar extended his congratulations to the Ministry of Transport for successfully retaining Malaysia's seat on the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council for the seventh consecutive term since 2007.