THE Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living has sent food aid on behalf of supermarkets to rescue mission workers and victims of the landslide at the Father’s Organic Farm campsite in Gohtong Jaya, Batang Kali, Selangor.

Minister Salahuddin Ayub said the aid was sent in collaboration with several supermarkets.

“The aid was sent to Gohtong Jaya, Batang Kali. Other aid will follow soon. Please pray for the well-being of Malaysians affected by this tragedy,” he said in a Facebook post today.

Salahuddin also expressed his appreciation to the other ministries deploying assistance to the scene of the incident. 

According to ministry, bread, biscuits, mineral water and isotonic drinks, snacks, cereals and packet drinks were provided by Yayasan FoodBank Malaysia, Aeon, Econsave, Lotus, Mr DIY and 99 Speedmart.

Meanwhile, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Mohd Na’im Mokhtar urged the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) and agencies under the ministry to help the families of victims of the landslide.

In a statement issued today, he expressed condolences to the families.

The landslide has so far claimed 21 lives, with 12 more people reported missing. Some 61 people survived. – Bernama, December 16, 2022.