Friday, March 20, 2009

The New Straits Times Online: Malaysian relief workers heading for Gaza

The New Straits Times Online: Malaysian relief workers heading for Gaza: "KUALA LUMPUR: Members of 13 volunteer groups and non-governmental organisations will leave for Gaza next week to begin humanitarian work.
The groups, including the Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Mercy Malaysia, Peace Malaysia, Haluan Palestin, Aman Palestin and Muslim Care, will work in hospitals and relief camps. They are expected to provide medical assistance, set up basic infrastructure and provide education facilities for children.

Yesterday, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, patron of the humanitarian project, presented cheques totalling RM11 million from various funds to the organisations."