FundedByMe, Vulcan Post, Between join forces to raise funds for Malaysia flood victims

For the first time in weeks, the flood situation in Kelantan has taken a turn for the better with water levels in its capital receding. However, the supply of important resources such as food rations continue to be scarce. According to Today Online, staples such as rice and wheat have run out for days, while stocks of food such as bread and eggs are quickly diminishing.

Seeing the dire need of Malaysians residing in those parts, Swedish crowdfunding platform FundedByMe has partnered with Malaysian media platform Vulcan Post and Korean dating app Between to raise funds for them. The campaign aims to raise S$10,058 (US$8,044), and has so far received S$382 (US$305).

All proceeds will go towards Mercy Malaysia, who has been distributing supplies like health and food items to the affected areas since December 18, and will continue to do so.

Meanwhile, a group of local entrepreneurs have banded together to create a portal called my banjir providing crucial information on the floods, such as drop-off points for supplies and donation options.

See: Entrepreneurs start #mybanjir to support Kelantan in Malaysia’s worst flood since 2004