KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob recorded his appreciation to the government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) for extending contributions to more than 700 Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel families affected by floods.
In his official Facebook posting on Thursday, he said the affected armed forces personnel received basic necessities and food presented by the UAE Ambassador to Malaysia, Khalid Ghanim Mohammad Al-Ghaith to MAF represented by Defence Forces chief Gen Affendi Buang.
“I wish to express our thanks to the Government of United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the kind gesture as Malaysia and UAE have a cordial relationship. Even though the two countries are far apart, such goodwill is highly appreciated,” he said.
Ismail Sabri said the donations would be distributed from this weekend to affected MAF families especially in the state of Selangor and Pahang.
— NNN-BERNAMA
