Singapore, 27 January - Singapore Red Cross (SRC) will contribute S$20,000 to the flood relief efforts in Malaysia. The funds will support the Malaysian Red Crescent in assisting and evacuating people affected by the floods. It will also help to provide hot food, blankets, tarpaulins and hygiene kits for affected people at the flood evacuation centres.

Mr Benjamin William, Secretary General/CEO of the Singapore Red Cross said, “We are extending our support to the flood relief efforts in Malaysia, given its impact on numerous communities in several states. With more rainfall expected, the impact of the floods on these communities is likely to be prolonged. The support extended to colleagues in the Malaysian Red Crescent, with whom we share a close and friendly bond, will help ensure support and care for as many people as possible, especially those in the evacuation centres.”

The Singapore Red Cross will remain in close contact with the Malaysian Red Crescent to assess the extent of the damage and needs, and provide further support where needed.

Note: The SRC is not launching a public fundraising appeal at this point. However, donations can be made at Red Cross House, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486, during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm). Cheques can be made payable to ‘Singapore Red Cross Society’ and posted to the above address.

• Donations to overseas efforts are not tax-deductible.
• In the event that donations exceed the expenses incurred by Singapore Red Cross in this specific disaster response, any surplus or unspent money, after 3 years from the date of inception of the fund, can be used to prepare for and serve communities affected by other disasters or may be used to complement or to sustain projects undertaken by SRC in helping the vulnerable in areas affected by disasters.