Singapore rice distributed to needy

Singapore rice distributed to needy

SURABAYA: Almost all of the 500 metric tons of rice aid from
Singapore to the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslim organization has
been distributed to the needy in East Java, Antara said on
Thursday.

H.M. Bz. Masyhudi Muchtar of the local chapter of NU said that
out of 43 branches of the organization, 36 has received and
distributed the rice to members of their communities.

Branches in Banyuwangi, Batu in Malang, Bangkalan, Sampang,
Pamekasan, Sumenep and Masalembo Island have not picked up the
aid due to difficulties in finding transportation and workers, he
said.

Singapore has also chosen the Muhammadiyah Muslim organization
to deliver its rice aid to the needy in packages of 30 kilograms
with neat lettering that says "From government and people of
Singapore."

The remaining 57 tons of rice that is yet to be distributed is
now being stored at the organization's warehouse in Surabaya.