PM: 28,287 flood victims have received cash aid

Published: Jan 3, 2022 5:50 AM | Updated: Jan 3, 2022 9:02 AM

As of noon today, a total of 28,287 flood victims have received their Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) from Putrajaya, said Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

"These funds were paid out in 10 days after the flood hits unlike before, which could take up to six months," said Ismail Sabri.

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