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- Anwar announces RM2,500 aid for Selangor flood victimsPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced a special additional cash aid of RM2,500 for eligible flood-affected households in Selangor. The government stated that distribution is expected to begin the following day to help replace damaged household items.
- Anwar says aid for Indian community extends beyond MitraPrime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated that government assistance for the Indian community is not limited to the Malaysian Indian Development Trust (Mitra). He noted that support includes cash contributions, business financing, school upgrades, and funding for places of worship.
- Minister warns hidden food delivery charges are illegalMinister Armizan stated that hidden charges when ordering food are against the law. He warned traders and relevant parties that full enforcement of this rule will begin in January.
- Selangor installs temporary bridge after repeated floodsFlash floods in Selangor have caused damage to hundreds of homes and led to a bridge collapse in Sungai Buloh. The state government is installing a temporary Bailey bridge to restore access to over 4,500 houses.