NON-governmental organisation (NGO) volunteer Pasah Ismail has not let cancer stand in her way as she helps flood victims around Dengkil, Selangor.

The 42-year-old Miri-born Sarawakian said she would help by distributing donated food and necessities from NGOs.

“I’ll do this every year except when I don’t feel well. But last year, I told myself to toughen up as I have been entrusted,” she said at the SMK Dengkil relief centre today.

Pasah, who suffers from intestinal cancer, has been staying in Kampung Seri Tanjung, for 30 years, and has also been a victim when her home was inundated previously.

The single mother of two felt a calling to assist with her NGO friends, pointing out that it was a way for her to forget her pain.

“This way I can reduce my stress when I get my treatment. But I’m grateful to be able to be of service,” Pasah said.

Victim, Zahana Sidek, 50, said she suffered several thousands of ringgit in losses annually.

“Every year I lose up to RM10,000 especially in the past three years, as floods happen every time there’s heavy rain.

“Floods damage my electrical appliances, furniture, beds and motorcycle.

“I have to shell out money for new mattresses and this depletes my savings,” she said as she expressed hope the state government would do something to mitigate the flooding.

Selangor Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Committee chairman Mohd Najwan Halimi also visited the 221 flood victims at the relief centre. – Bernama, November 6, 2023.