“We have just obtained the list of damaged public infrastructure which will be verified by the public works department and other relevant parties. I have instructed that all matters must be expedited,” he said while on a visit here.

He said RM90.86 million of the total allocation will be for repairs to damaged roads, bridges and other infrastructure.

“Those affected by the floods are already facing difficulties and we do not want to burden them further with damaged infrastructure in their respective areas. This can hinder economic activities,” he said here today.

Ismail was speaking to the media after handing over the Bantuan Wang Ihsan (BWI) aid and food baskets to 206 flood victims in Pitas, Sabah.

Ismail said of the total amount, RM1.19 million has been allocated for BWI, namely RM1,000 per household, basic necessities (totalling RM3.67 million) and minor house repairs of RM5,000 per unit (totalling RM2.74 million).

It also covers major house repairs up to a maximum RM14,999 per home (totalling RM7.81 million), new home units up to a maximum of RM56,000 (totalling 1.17 million), discount vouchers for electrical appliances and electricity rebates (totalling RM643,400), and discount vouchers for vehicle repairs.

The prime minister also said that 90% of the BWI aid for all flood victims nationwide had been disbursed, with the rest to be completed soon.

“I would like to state here that even before they return home, they will receive their aid if possible. I don’t like to make comparisons here but this is the fastest we have disbursed compassionate aid in the country’s history,” he added.