Earthquake: Malaysia to channel over US$2 million to Turkiye, Syria

BernamaPublished: Feb 8, 2023 7:54 AM | Updated: Feb 8, 2023 9:43 AM

Malaysia will channel over US$2 million (over RM8.6 million) to Turkiye and Syria to help the victims of the strong earthquake that struck the two countries early on Monday.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the cabinet has agreed to the Malaysian government donating US$1 million for the purpose, while the other US$1 million would come from the Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar...

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