Council of Churches Malaysia Acknowledges Response to Flood Victims

The Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) has acknowledged feedback from its members in its recent nationwide appeal to aid those in the flood-affected areas in Malaysia.

CCM acknowledged several of its members in responding towards the Relief Funds to help those in the flood-affected area. CCM also stated that it was aware of its members' effort in sharing the burden of the victims and praised the efforts made towards them.

The Tamil and Chinese Methodist church congregations in the flood-affected area in Johor had been collecting household and kitchen utensils to distribute to families.

The council also will continue to encourage the local churches to pray for the affected families and the aid workers; so that rehabilitation will be effective and the affected communities can lead a normal life again.
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