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affected towns were reopened.
Overall, 21 people were killed in the
worst flooding in Malaysia’s history, and
damages were estimated to be upwards
of RM280 million.
Efforts in cleaning and reparation
works by the victims and kind volunteers
from all over Malaysia and the rest of the
world could only be properly started as
the floodwater levels dissipate and roads
get cleared for traffic.
Whilst the victims may have had their
houses, properties and bodies beaten
and battered, their spirits are yet to be
broken. With the help of everyone, our
affected brothers and sisters can slowly,
but surely, rebuild their lives.
We would like to thank every single
individual, company, and organisation
for their donation, hard work, coordina-
tion, and efforts expended in this tragic
event.
were flown via Firefly to the flood-
stricken states, with estimated donated
cargo space valued at RM302,500.
Three collection centres were set up
to receive donations in the form of goods
such as blankets, sarongs, diapers, infant
milk, coffee and dry foods.
Said centres were:
1. Firefly Biz Lounge, Subang Skypark
Terminal, Lapangan Terbang Sultan
Abdul Aziz Shah
2. Firefly Airport Ticketing Centre Kota
Bharu, Sultan Ismail Petra Airport
3. Firefly Airport Ticketing Centre Pen-
ang, Penang International Airport
Heart-warming gestures
The FireFlyz staff themselves went over
to the Subang Skypark Terminal collec-
tion centre to deliver some donations and
assist with relief efforts.
As it was the our first time assisting in
a small way towards natural disaster re-
lief efforts, the experience was enriching
and rewarding; a veritable rollercoaster
of emotions and thoughts. It was fast
paced, yet orderly, and at times, the
routine of packing got us into a pensive,
contemplative mood as we mulled over
and admired the immensely logistical
complexity of organising and managing
a natural disaster relief centre.
It was also inspiring and heart-
warming to see boxes upon boxes of kind
donations from so many people willing
to donate time, effort, and money to
the victims, and occasionally, a random
volunteer from the public would simply
walk up and start helping with packing
and dispatch.
All three relief centres ceased opera-
tions on Jan 9 as floodwaters had mostly
receded by then and roads towards
Firefly staff working in
tandem like a well-oiled
machine to pack items.
Volunteers transporting
crates of relief goods to the
good hands of MASkargo.
Volunteers smile for the camera.
Volunteers and staff of Firefly work
tirelessly amidst the daily hustle and
bustle of the Subang airport.