Mr Anwar said Malaysia would also be providing aid to Syria. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will fly to Turkey on Tuesday night for a one-day visit to show his support and solidarity with the Turkish people in the wake ofThe earthquake has so far claimed 35,000 lives in Turkey and in neighbouring Syria.
“Initially, I was reluctant because the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team is already there and a hospital has been set up. However, in the spirit of friendship, I have decided to go there.”Mr Anwar said that during Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat, Mr Erdogan had called him twice asking him to go to Turkey. The pair is believed to have a close friendship.
This included contributions of US$1 million each from the Malaysian government and the Sultan of Johor, said Mr Anwar, with donations from other parties including local companies making up the remaining portion.
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