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NGOs DEALING WITH DISASTERS
MALAYSIAN RED CRESCENT SOCIETY, EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE
DATE October 1988
ACRONYM MRCS
AGENCY NAME Malaysian Red Crescent Society, Emergency
Services Committee
MAILING ADDRESS 32 Jalan Nipah, off Jalan Ampang
CITY/STATE/POSTAL CODE 55000 Kuala Lumpur
COUNTRY Malaysia
TELEPHONE (60-3) 4578122 Ext.35 or 4578726 (direct)
TELEX 30166
FAX -
EXECUTIVE'S NAME Dr. Chong Yew Chong
EXECUTIVE'S TITLE Chairman, National Emergency Services
Committee
CONTACT PERSON'S NAME Mr. Abdul Rahman bin Mohd Darus
CONTACT PERSON'S TITLE Assistant Director, Emergency Services
SPECIALIZATION Floods, fire and landslides are common
disasters in the region. In case of
disaster involving more than 100 victims,
food will be cooked at National HQ and
distributed to the victims. Water tankers
will be sent to areas where water is
scarce. MRCS can mobilze 9 staff members
plus 50 Red Crescent Volunteers at short
notice. Logistic support includes Mobile
Control Unit, Mobile Kitchen Unit, Rescue
Boats, Ambulances, etcTYPE OF ORGANIZATION
TARGET GROUP(S) All disaster victims, irrespective of
physical condition, age or sex
NUMBER OF MEMBERS/SUPPORTERS -
SUBSIDIARY OFFICES None
GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF PRIORITY During the monsoon season, priority is
given to the east coast States of
peninsular Malaysia, which are flood prone
NO. PAID STAFF AT HEADQUARTERS 9
NO. PAID STAFF IN FIELD OFFICES Nil
ANNUAL OPERATIONAL BUDGET Malaysian $ 158,000
% OF OVERHEADS CHARGED FOR PROJECT
ADMINISTERED ON BEHALF OF DONOR 75%
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