{"id":18672,"date":"2022-02-20T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-20T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/uncategorized\/how-to-help-flood-victims-malaysia-banjir.html"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:00:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:00:20","slug":"how-to-help-flood-victims-malaysia-banjir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/lifestyle-finance\/how-to-help-flood-victims-malaysia-banjir.html","title":{"rendered":"Want To Help #MalaysiaBanjir Victims? Here’s What You Can Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the last few days, parts of Malaysia have been badly hit by severe floods. With rescue missions still ongoing, we know that it\u2019s going to be a long road to recovery. Over 32,000 people have been moved to rescue centres in Selangor<\/a> alone, and other states are reporting equally high numbers.<\/p>\n\n

If you\u2019ve been scrolling through social media wondering what you can do to help in these trying times, here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

1. Join rescue missions<\/h2>\n

We\u2019re now on day 4 since the floods began. But while water levels are receding and the rains seem to have come to a halt, many people are still trapped in their homes. With no access to electricity and phone services, they are even unable to let rescuers know where they are.<\/p>\n

In addition to the military boats that have been sent to ferry people to safety in batches, there are also NGOs that have joined the rescue missions. If you\u2019re physically able to go to these badly-hit areas and help, go ahead and sign up as a volunteer.<\/p>\n

However, please only go with NGOs that are trained in working through natural disasters like this. If you decide to go on your own or with groups with inadequate experience, it can be highly dangerous.<\/p>\n

2. Volunteer at relief\/food distribution centres<\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019re unable to actually go out and rescue victims, another option is to help them settle in in relief centres. With tens of thousands now displaced in various shelters, there are a lot of arrangements to be made for victims. <\/p>\n

Alternatively, you can help get warm meals to those who are in need of them. There are several locations that are currently preparing thousands of meals a day such as Gurdwara Sahib Petaling Jaya<\/a> or The Port at Damansara<\/a>. At the time of writing, volunteers are still needed to help cook and pack food. If you\u2019d like to join in the efforts, just contact them to find out how you can be of assistance.<\/p>\n

Besides these, you can also volunteer to clean houses that have been affected. For more ways on how you can help, check out this Instagram Guide put together by @shaherazahari<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Give monetary aid<\/h2>\n

Cash donations are always needed during a crisis like this, as they can be used to cover anything, from supplies needed for victims to repairing destroyed homes.<\/p>\n

The most important thing when it comes to cash aid, however, is to direct them to the right<\/em> places. Always go for legitimate and known organisations first before channeling your money elsewhere. This doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t donate to individuals who are collecting funds. However, make sure that they\u2019re able to provide receipts for how the cash is being used. Some organizations you can consider donating to can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

4. Donate food, clothing & toiletries<\/h2>\n

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As most flood victims would have lost many of their belongings, any donations of essential items are much appreciated. If you\u2019d like to send food directly to relief centres, consider packing dry or canned food as they can be kept for longer. It would be advisable to send vegetarian items so that they can be consumed by Malaysians from various religious backgrounds.<\/p>\n

As for clothing, please pack up clothes that are in decent condition only. Avoid clothes that are damaged and no longer wearable. You can send those to centres that upcycle old clothing such as Kloth Cares<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not sure of what essentials to pack, some things you can include are:<\/p>\n