THIRD RELIEF CONVOY OFF TO JOHOR

SHEER TEAM EFFORT

The third convoy to Johor, consisting of more than 100 members, were broken into smaller groups, each deployed to undertake different tasks at specific destinations. The teams comprised of the indispensable MARES team and Nationwide Express Services, the hardy MAS backpackers club members, NSTP, JPA3 and self motivated individuals from well known corporate companies (a credit to their employers) who registered as SALAM volunteers. Others included teams from Alami Group, HUKM, UITM Shah Alam, and Politeknik Dungun. These had their deployment rescheduled as the number of volunteers were too large and would cause difficulties in terms of logistic arrangements.

The core team had looked completely exhausted at the last mission de-briefing session and yet within the next few days they were mobilized and ready for the next trip south. The targeted areas this time were Sri Medan and Parit Sulong both located in Batu Pahat. The latter group, comprised of 31 Alami Group and SALAM volunteers, headed for Kota Tinggi on Monday 22 January.

It is important to acknowledge the parties who have sacrificed their time and effort for people they know not. Special thanks to staff whom did not wait for their companies to act but pooled their resources to contribute towards the relief mission. It is encouraging to know that among the care-less there still are caring people in our society who do rise to the occasion.

Behind-the-scenes volunteers were also crucial in ensuring that the flood victims received the aid they needed. SALAM acknowledges and appreciates the invaluable help provided by KPMG staff and the kids from the PJ German School who at short notice once again did the hard work of sorting and packing the large amount of goods from donors.

Last but not least, SALAM thanks the media, the editors and journalists, who published the sincere endeavors of a bunch of volunteers. There is hope for the human race yet!

Those wanting to participate in the relief work may donate school uniforms, school shoes, stationery, ladies undergarments and toiletries and dry food items may contact our relief secretariat at the address below.

Cash donations to Yayasan Salam Malaysia is tax exempted.

YAYASAN SALAM MALAYSIA
No 8, Jalan Utara,
46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: 03-79584021 Fax: 03-79584031

Please download our location map at http://www.salam.org.my.map.pdf

You may also opt to bank in your donation into our account :

Name: Yayasan Salam Malaysia
Account: 3072879302
Bank: Public Bank Bhd

Main Contact Persons:
1. En. Nal Azri Nawawi – Project Executive (012-6225517)
2. Ms. Sharmini Sugunan - Project Executive (012-2614990)
For on site coverage, contact :
Mission Leader : Nal Azri (012-6225517)
Team Leader : Sharizad (0177338676)

If either person is already engaged, kindly speak to anyone who is free to take your call.

On site photos will be made available as soon as possible.