Malaysia Mosques Open to Shelter Flood Victims

Mosques in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya have opened their doors to shelter hundreds of people who have been stranded due to torrential rains and floods.

The decision to open the mosques was declared Sunday, December 19, by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Idris Ahmad.

“Mosques are ready and will also provide the appropriate assistance. The mosques also manage food assistance through the Dapur It’am and Jawi Food Bank programs,” he said in a statement quoted by Bernama.

Flooding caused by torrential rains in Malaysia has driven more than 15,000 people from their homes, closed dozens of roads, and disrupted shipping.

More than 66,000 personnel from the police, army, and fire department have been mobilized nationwide to help rescue people stranded by floodwaters and take them to shelters.

SOURCE: https://aboutislam.net/muslim-issues/world/malaysia-mosques-open-to-shelter-flood-victims/