PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 — Malaysia has handed over US$1 million (RM4.08 million) in humanitarian assistance to Nepal to support relief and recovery efforts following devastating floods that struck the country on August 26.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan presented the contribution to Nepal’s Chargé d’Affaires in Kuala Lumpur, Mudita Bajracharya, at a ceremony here on Wednesday, according to the Foreign Ministry, also known as Wisma Putra.
“The contribution reflects Malaysia’s unwavering support for the government and people of Nepal during this difficult time,” Wisma Putra said in a statement.
Mohamad also conveyed Malaysia’s deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Nepal, particularly to the families who lost their loved ones and all those affected by the disaster, it said.
