PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- 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, said the directive was conveyed during the Cabinet meeting today.
“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,” he told a press conference after the meeting.
Meanwhile, Fahmi said Anwar also congratulated Sekolah Kebangsaan Putrajaya Presint 11 (1) for winning the World’s Best School Prize in the ‘Supporting Healthy Lives’ category, through its innovative mental health project, HELPIE, a mobile app developed in 2023 to raise awareness and support for student mental wellbeing.
“This achievement has brought international recognition to our country’s education system, and the Cabinet is both proud and supportive of this success,” Fahmi said.
He added that Anwar also congratulated 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.
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