Kuala Lumpur, Feb 22 — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the private sector – Golden Horses Digital Investment Bank and non-governmental organizations – Global Peace Mission and Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA), has undertaken Malaysia’s humanitarian relief mission to Afghanistan, following the dire humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
Dato’ Sri Saifuddin Abdullah, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, sent off the humanitarian relief special flight bound for Kabul at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport today, with the event adhering to strict COVID-19 SOP.
The flight will stopover at Hyderabad, India, and Islamabad, Pakistan before continuing its journey to Kabul, Afghanistan, the ministry said in a statement.
The special flight will transport 5 tonnes of winter clothing, jackets, blankets, milk powder, and other essentials for the people and children of Afghanistan.
The ministry further added that these items will be distributed by the Global Peace Mission and its Afghan NGO affiliates to the intended recipients such as Ehsas Welfare & Social Service Organisation (EWSSO), Humanitarian Assistance Society (HAS), Afghan Welfare Society (AWS), and Just for Afghan Capacity and Knowledge (JACK).
“This token contribution by the people of Malaysia is hoped to ease their suffering during the harsh winter season.”
Malaysian NGOs have been actively involved in improving the lives of communities at home and abroad. NGOs such as GPM, Muslim Volunteer Malaysia (MVM), Muslim Care Malaysia (MCM), MERCY Malaysia and Pertubuhan Ikatan Kekeluargaan Rumpun Nusantara (HaRUM) have been undertaking humanitarian relief missions for the Afghan people.
BLIA, to be followed by the Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organization (MAPIM), will now also provide much-needed assistance to Afghanistan.
In addition, the Centre for Economic Policy Research Malaysia is also ready to render assistance, especially in establishing Islamic banking and finance based on the Syaria jurisprudence.
Malaysian private sector companies and institutions stand ready to offer their expertise and in-depth knowledge to Afghanistan to help rebuild and reconstruct Afghanistan including in the areas of infrastructure development, health, education, mining of mineral resources, telecommunications, and new energy.
In the true Malaysian spirit, the humanitarian relief mission demonstrates the solidarity of the people of Malaysia, of different ethnicities and beliefs coming together to render assistance, to the Afghan people during their time of need.
“Malaysia will continue with our efforts to have a constructive engagement and extend assistance, as well as capacity building to the brotherly people of Afghanistan,” it said.
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