You’ve Seen The Flood Damage. Here’s How Much Money Is Needed To Restore 5 States

Even states that are far away from the flood are already feeling the financial burden.

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With over 69,000 rubber smallholders, 50,000 oil palm planters, 150,000 farmers and livestock breeders suffering losses, the total damage to the states affected by the flood is totalling to an estimated RM1 billion

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Kelantan, the worst hit in the flood disaster, is facing an estimated loss of RM200 million

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KTMB Berhad estimates the damage to the east coast railway infrastructure at RM250 million

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To help the flood victims, Prime Minister Najib has promised an allocation of RM500 million

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On 5 January, the Deputy Finance Minister announced that a staggering RM800 million had been spent in the first phase of the flood disaster relief

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In Kelantan, the state government is sourcing for RM52.5 million to build houses for an approximate 1,500 flood victims who have lost their homes

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The reparation of roads, drains and sewerage system will cost at least RM338 million, as announced by Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof

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Kelantan, Pahang and Terengganu would require RM204 million; Johor, Malacca and Negeri Sembilan require RM78 million; Perak, Kedah and Perlis require RM55.6 million.

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The Star reports that RM350 million is needed to repair schools in five states

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RM96 million is also needed to repair 93 collapsed hillslopes along the damaged roads in four states

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These numbers are still an early estimate as the total damages are still being calculated

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The burden is already being felt nationwide, even in states that are far away from the flood, starting with the rising cost of vegetables

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