Tsunami victims flooded with aids

Tsunami victims flooded with aids

MALANG: Victims of the tsunami at Tamban coast, Malang, East
Java, should not worry for lacking of the basic needs during they
rebuild their houses, an official said.

The municipality which coordinates the aid has received more
than Rp 67 million aid besides food, medicine and house
materials, according to aid coordinator Gus Syamsudin as quoted
by Antara on Thursday.

Tamban coast is one of some areas in East Java which was hit
by tidal waves tsunami on the mid of June.

The stock of food is enough for the victims until next four
months, he said, adding that some Rp 32 millions from the
collected fund will be used to help rebuilding residents' houses.

The rest of the fund will be used to repair the 205 damaged
boats, he said. (prs)