Malaysia hit by worst floods in decades
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MALAYSIA yesterday pledged more funds to help over 160,000 people hit by the country’s worst flooding in decades, as forecasters warned fresh rain could hamper efforts to relieve thousands left stranded by the waters.
Prime Minister Najib Razak announced an additional 500 million ringgit (US$143 million) after touring parts of Kelantan state on Saturday, which along with northeastern Terengganu and Pahang regions has been worst hit by the deluge.
Najib has faced a storm of criticism after being pictured playing golf with US President Barack Obama during the storms. The premier defended his “golf diplomacy” with the Sunday Star newspaper quoting him as saying “it is hard for me to turn ... down” a personal invitation by the US head of state.
Eight people have reportedly been killed so far by the torrential monsoon rains, and fears are mounting that the toll could rise as communities have been left stranded without food or medicine.
“The country is in desperate need of more helicopters,” deputy transport minister Aziz Kaprawi said yesterday, as rescue agencies warned that shortages of fuel and clean water were hampering search efforts.
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