KUCHING, Nov 13: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has contributed RM5,000 in financial assistance to five families affected by the fire at Kampung Tabuan Hilir to help ease their immediate expenses as they make arrangements for temporary accommodation and replace essential belongings.

MBKS Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the Council, through its MBKS Caring Programme, was providing RM1,000 to each of the five households affected by the fire, which occurred yesterday (Nov 12) morning.

The incident affected five houses and 30 residents, including three children include a person with disabilities (OKU).

Speaking during the presentation of assistance to the affected families at Datuk Dr Hj Hazland multipurpose hall today, Wee said the contribution was intended to provide some relief as the families dealt with the immediate challenges following the incident.