Fund set up for victims’ families

A special fund has been set up by the police for the families of policemen who were killed or injured in the attack by armed Sulu militants.

In an announcement made in the Malaysian police Facebook page, it said many people had sent enquiries on how to send donations to the victims' families.

Thanking Malaysians for their kindness, the police said donations could be sent to Tabung Kebajikan PDRM (Royal Malaysian Police Welfare Fund) through its Maybank account number 5641 0000 4646. The banking slips can be posted to its welfare officer at 26, Menara 2, 50560 Kuala Lumpur.

It can also be faxed to 03-2691 2501 or e-mailed to kebajikan_ba@rmp.gov.my.

Those who want to send cheques can mail them to the above address as well. For more information, call 03-2266 8036/8038.

The police Facebook received 1,473 likes and 525 shares by surfers by 6.30pm yesterday.

Meanwhile, Social Care Foundation chairman Tan Sri Robert Phang called on the people and political parties to stop politicising the incidents in Sabah.

He said any move to make irresponsible comments and spread rumours about the incidents would only create confusion among the people.

“I appeal to all Malaysians to set aside their differences and stand united as one as we face this challenging time,” he told a press conference during the tribute to the fallen heroes of Lahad Datu organised by the foundation here yesterday.

Phang later handed over RM160,000 in donations to the families of the eight police officers who were slain during the conflict to the Media Prima Lahad Datu Warriors Fund.

Source: The Star